as in praised
to declare enthusiastic approval of
she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting
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Recent Examples of acclaimed
Currently, the group runs 18 restaurants across the city—some Michelin-acclaimed.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
His solo work proved equally acclaimed.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Even his gnarliest shows enjoyed successful revivals — more acclaimed, and more profitable, than their original productions.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
His solo work proved equally acclaimed.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Even his gnarliest shows enjoyed successful revivals — more acclaimed, and more profitable, than their original productions.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaimed
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For White Ribbon Day in 2024, Bournemouth were praised for their video campaign, which showed the journeys of a man and a woman home from the Vitality Stadium after dark.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hall praised the department’s efforts this year under the leadership of Wayne Jones, who became the city’s first Black police chief in 2023.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some environmental advocates applauded the move as a step in the right direction.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Antiplastic advocates applauded Thursday’s announcement.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) hailed the legislation as a measure to ensure institutional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Advocates for 9/11 survivors hailed Hoylman-Sigal’s request.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaimed. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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