: enthusiastically praised
an acclaimed performance/performer
the city's most acclaimed restaurants
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The multihyphenate reached new heights in 2021 as the director, writer, and creator of The White Lotus, the acclaimed HBO anthology series that has won him multiple Emmys.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Nolan also gained recognition for writing and directing acclaimed films such as 2010's Inception, 2014's Interstellar and 2020's Tenet.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
The acclaimed audio tour, narrated by actor Steve Buscemi, blends archival accounts with contemporary perspectives, providing a thoughtful look at how the system has (and has not) changed.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
As one of the most influential distributors of independent and international film in the world, the company has championed bold, socially conscious storytelling and brought acclaimed films to global audiences.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Nolan also gained recognition for writing and directing acclaimed films such as 2010's Inception, 2014's Interstellar and 2020's Tenet.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
The acclaimed audio tour, narrated by actor Steve Buscemi, blends archival accounts with contemporary perspectives, providing a thoughtful look at how the system has (and has not) changed.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
As one of the most influential distributors of independent and international film in the world, the company has championed bold, socially conscious storytelling and brought acclaimed films to global audiences.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclaimed. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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