acclamation
Example Sentences
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“The modern view,” Mr. Sidebottom writes, “is to doubt its historical accuracy. It is a scholarly orthodoxy that the salute was no more than a one-off impromptu acclamation that went very wrong.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The Kazakh was the only candidate left standing and was named president by acclamation at the annual congress in Rome.
From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025
Rather than a traditional vote, it has been suggested the ratification process will be confirmed by acclamation - with federations in favour asked to show their support by applauding.
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024
The Buzz Gang’s first pass at the best-picture race mixes personal picks and perceived slam dunks by acclamation, this summer’s “Barbenheimer” phenomenon among them.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2023
Such was the acclamation we gave her in those last weeks of the year.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.