applauders
Those who clap
People who applaud—who clap their hands to express approval or appreciation.
The word appears in contexts where the act of applauding is notable or the applauders form a distinct group: The applauders rose to their feet as the conductor took a final bow.
Sometimes used dismissively for those offering uncritical praise: The president surrounded himself with applauders rather than advisers.
Extended audience applause
- standing ovationApplause while risen
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- bowRespectful forward inclination
finale · stage · theater · concert · recital · show · premiere · debut
Those who observe events
- crowdLarge public gathering
- clappersBell's internal hammers
- onlookersPeople observing an event
- attendeesPeople at an event
viewers · gallery · assembly · listeners · congregation · theatergoers · concertgoers · gathering
Athletic event spirit rousers
- boostersThings that increase power
- motivatorsForces prompting action
- ralliersThose who unite together
- rootersEnthusiastic supporters
well-wishers · backers · advocates · champions · promoters · endorsers · uplifters · inspirers
Expression of approval
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- admirationDeep respect felt
- respectRegard with honor
- tributeOffering of respect
acknowledgment · kudos · accolade · commendation · homage · salute · honor · gratitude
ovation
Extended audience applause
- standing ovationApplause while risen
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
bow · finale · stage · theater · concert · recital · show · premiere · debut · clapping
spectators
Those who observe events
attendees · viewers · gallery · assembly · listeners · congregation · theatergoers · concertgoers · gathering · patrons
cheerleaders
Athletic event spirit rousers
- boostersThings that increase power
- motivatorsForces prompting action
- ralliersThose who unite together
rooters · well-wishers · backers · advocates · champions · promoters · endorsers · uplifters · inspirers · allies
praise
Expression of approval
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- admirationDeep respect felt
- respectRegard with honor
tribute · acknowledgment · kudos · accolade · commendation · homage · salute · honor · gratitude · esteem
- admirersfans, devotees, followers, enthusiasts, admirers
- audiencesviewers, listeners, spectators, watchers, live audience
applaudersbooers
Those who jeer
hecklers · jeerers · hissers · critics · detractors
applaudersperformers
Those who entertain audiences
entertainers · actors · artists · musicians · speakers
applaudersopponents
Those who compete against
adversaries · antagonists · enemies · objectors · dissenters