| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sarcastic applause | USA Today | 03 Apr 2025 |
| Sarcastic bit of applause | Eugene Sheffer | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Sarcastic applause | USA Today | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Sparse start of some rounds of applause | Premier Sunday | 12 Jun 2022 |
| Insincere applause | Universal | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Sarcastic show of approval | New York Times | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Audience’s show of impatience | Wall Street Journal | 07 Apr 2020 |
| Display of appreciation that builds gradually | The Washington Post Sunday | 22 Apr 2018 |