Synonyms:
acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclat
Meaning: enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
Usage examples
When he had not himself properly governed his people, he was dethroned, and a successor was appointed by acclamation.
The chairman then put a vote of confidence in the candidate, which was carried by acclamation, and the meeting broke up.
Ultimately the prize was usually taken, the crew put in irons, and the pirates returned home with their capture, no doubt being received with acclamation upon their arrival.
The Democrats, on their side, renominated President Wilson by acclamation, reviewed with pride the legislative achievements of the party, and commended "the splendid diplomatic victories of our great President who has preserved the vital interests of our government and its citizens and kept us out of war."