: enthusiastically praised
an acclaimed performance/performer
the city's most acclaimed restaurants
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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
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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
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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclaimed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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