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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Now, the acclaimed director and photographer is bringing her visionary talents to the world of beauty as the Creative Director of brand new company, Supersuite. Essence, 30 Sep. 2025 During his recent appearance on This Past Weekend, the Saturday Night Live alum predicted that Goggins will be the next star to face backlash after seeing a similar rise in attention as Pascal after his portrayal as Rick Hatchett in the recent installment of Mike White's acclaimed HBO series. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025 Roger Corman launched the careers of numerous acclaimed directors and actors. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025 At the heart of this growing portfolio is The Laslett, an acclaimed townhouse hotel in Notting Hill that is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2025. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acclaimed

Word History

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 7 Oct. 2025.

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