acclamation

Noun

Meaning

A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.

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Examples

We must not always judge of the generality of the opinion by the noise of the acclamation. Edmund Burke

I want to write such things as compel the admiring acclamation of the world at large, such things as are written but once in years, things subtle but distinctly different from the books written every day. Mary MacLane

George W. Bush broke a mold four years ago: Even though he lost the popular vote, he governed as if he had won by acclamation. Tony Snow

He who conveys a ring, a horse, a hat, And things like these, shows some discrimination; Mere petty pilfering a the name for that. But him who steals another's reputation, And on the fruits of others' toil grows fat, Hail thief and murderer by acclamation. Francesco Berni

the book met with modest acclaim Source: Internet

he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd Source: Internet

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