: enthusiastically praised
an acclaimed performance/performer
the city's most acclaimed restaurants
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The acclaimed author of bestsellers like Something Borrowed, which inspired the 2011 movie starring Kate Hudson and Jonathan Krasinski, is back with her latest love story, out July 7, 2026.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Two acclaimed plays began previews during the week ending October 12, both still finding their legs.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
The slate, completed from a record 111 submissions from 44 different countries, runs the gamut from debuts works to compelling stories from acclaimed directors.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The acclaimed Showtime and Paramount+ thriller will end with its upcoming fourth season, series creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson said in a statement on Friday.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Two acclaimed plays began previews during the week ending October 12, both still finding their legs.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
The slate, completed from a record 111 submissions from 44 different countries, runs the gamut from debuts works to compelling stories from acclaimed directors.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The acclaimed Showtime and Paramount+ thriller will end with its upcoming fourth season, series creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson said in a statement on Friday.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclaimed. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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