No applause sounded, but he didn't mind.

Desultory, sarcastic applause sounds from a few tables in the Hacker Quadrant.

The piece ended abruptly, and the applause from the full, friendly audience sounded tepid, even puzzled.

Laughter and applause sounded again, as Sterren picked up his winnings.

When the tribute was complete, the applause of the fans sounded unlike any football noise.

The applause ringing through the speakers sounded like thunder, and signaled the beginning of the end.

The applause continued, but sounded oddly distant.

While cameras clicked and applause sounded, she slipped off her shoes.

The audience's applause now sounded like a waterfall, heard dimly at a distance.

The applause sounded like considerably more than five people.