réclame

noun

rā-ˈkläm How to pronounce réclame (audio)
Definition of réclamenext
1
as in applause
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval one of those rare films that are the recipient of both critical and popular réclame

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2
as in acclaim
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the great réclame that the novelist enjoyed in his lifetime soon faded after his death

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  1. applause
  2. acclaim
  3. ovation
  4. fame
  5. cheering
  6. repute
  7. accolade
  8. distinction
Noun
  • The viral post, which showed him shirtless next to his bike, was met with applause and celebrity feedback.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Around them, people strolling through Herald Square stopped to watch — all while a seated crowd burst into dance and applause.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of applause
Noun
  • In 2021, Leoni launched her own label, Quira, which quickly gained critical acclaim and became a 2023 LVMH Prize finalist.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than accept his acclaim, a boozy Lee gets on stage and immediately tears into the crowd for being sellouts.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • The Russian star's two kids handled that announcement, and the crowd gave a standing ovation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Two weeks later, at a preview, the powerful moment brings the crowd to its feet in a rare mid-show standing ovation.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of ovation
Noun
  • What begins as a straightforward trip to rehab quickly spirals into a journey packed with mishaps, revelations and unexpected connections, forcing both Lucy and Tim to confront the messy realities of fame, family and recovery.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Li considers how her characters define failure and success, and how these definitions affect John and Adelaide, neither of whom achieve fame.
    — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of fame
Noun
  • They were greeted by a cheering crowd, filled largely with young children.
    — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Flair came out of the tunnel to cheering fans at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheering
Noun
  • And the ecological values of roadless areas are beyond repute.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Petviashvili’s repute has grown steadily since her early debut.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of repute
Noun
  • Although only founded in 2016, the RIBA International Prize is arguably the most prestigious accolade awarded to a single building.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Mexican pop icon will receive the accolade in recognition of an exceptional career spanning over three decades and his enduring influence on Latin music.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of accolade
Noun
  • This distinction is especially important for companies whose supply chains involve multiple countries, with raw materials, components, and finished goods crossing borders at different stages.
    — Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisement Yet experts say the distinction between the two systems is not always clear, particularly given how closely their underlying technology and operations are connected.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinction
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“Réclame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/r%C3%A9clame. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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