acclamation
Enthusiastic group praise
Acclamation is enthusiastic approval expressed through applause, cheering, or shouting.
When something passes by acclamation, it's approved without a formal vote because support is obviously unanimous or overwhelming: The committee elected her chair by acclamation.
The word suggests collective, vocal endorsement rather than quiet agreement.
Casual toast or farewell
- clappingRhythmic palm strikes
- ovationExtended audience applause
- standing ovationApplause while risen
- bravoAcclaim for performers
encore · plaudits · tribute · salute · fanfare · curtain call · bow · roar
Formal expression of support
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
backing · support · validation · confirmation · authorization · assent · blessing · thumbs-up
Formal expression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- tributeOffering of respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
honor · recognition · celebration · congratulations · laurels · glorification · adulation · extolment
General group agreement
- agreementShared position between parties
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- solidarityUnity among allies
- concurrenceState of agreeing
unison · accord · harmony · voice vote · undisputed · unopposed · collective · one voice
Formal candidate selection
- selectionChosen item or items
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- declarationFormal public announcement
- voice voteOral yes-or-no tally
show of hands · delegates · convention · coronation · anointment · uncontested
cheers
Casual toast or farewell
- clappingRhythmic palm strikes
- ovationExtended audience applause
- standing ovationApplause while risen
bravo · encore · plaudits · tribute · salute · fanfare · curtain call · bow · roar · thunderous
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- consentVoluntary agreement given
affirmation · backing · support · validation · confirmation · authorization · assent · blessing · thumbs-up · nod
commendation
Formal expression of approval
homage · honor · recognition · celebration · congratulations · laurels · glorification · adulation · extolment · exaltation
consensus
General group agreement
- agreementShared position between parties
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- solidarityUnity among allies
concurrence · unison · accord · harmony · voice vote · undisputed · unopposed · collective · one voice · universal
nomination
Formal candidate selection
- selectionChosen item or items
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- declarationFormal public announcement
voice vote · show of hands · delegates · convention · coronation · anointment · uncontested
- coronationcoronation, crowning, crown, enthronement, anointing
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- vocal expressionscheering, shout, yell, holler, whoop
- worshippraying, congregational prayer, adoration, praise God, evening prayer
- approvalapprove, approval rating, agree, accept, thumbs-up
- church musicanthems, hymnal, masses, hymnbook, canticles
acclamationcondemnation
Severe disapproval expressed formally
denunciation · booing · execration · censure · disapproval