acclaimed

adjective

ac·​claimed ə-ˈklāmd How to pronounce acclaimed (audio)
: enthusiastically praised
an acclaimed performance/performer
the city's most acclaimed restaurants
Greenfeld is best known as a journalist, the author of five acclaimed books of nonfiction …Jay McInerney

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Their collaboration is notably exemplified by the acclaimed documentary, MY INDIANA MUSE, which has earned widespread praise for its compelling narrative and striking visuals. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025 Another notable member of the cast is Upendra, the acclaimed writer and director of Om (1995) and Super (2010), who also made an impact as an actor and politician. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025 And since Scott Young was an acclaimed Canadian journalist, the writing is stellar. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025 This new prestige drama series comes from acclaimed creator, writer, and executive producer Steven Knight, who is known for the wildly popular Peaky Blinders. Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acclaimed

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First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of acclaimed was in 1867

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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclaimed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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