as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
many people were involved in the search, but the person who actually found the missing girl got all the acclaim
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as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting
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Recent Examples of acclaim
Maddie Stone,
ProPublica,
25 June 2026
Woodall first garnered acclaim for his breakout performance in the second season of HBO’s Emmy-winning series The White Lotus before expanding his fan base with his turn in Netflix’s chart-topping limited series One Day.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Tip Toe has been widely acclaimed overseas.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Noun
Scientists and ethicists say the paper may not have been seen as credible or earned its acclaim had the extent of BP’s involvement been fully disclosed.
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Maddie Stone,
ProPublica,
25 June 2026
Woodall first garnered acclaim for his breakout performance in the second season of HBO’s Emmy-winning series The White Lotus before expanding his fan base with his turn in Netflix’s chart-topping limited series One Day.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Verb
Other routes point drivers toward Norðaravatn, a tranquil village lake that was recently transformed by the islands’ acclaimed ‘Closed for Maintenance’ environmental initiative, where global volunteers and locals hand-built a scenic walking path to protect the surrounding terrain.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Tip Toe has been widely acclaimed overseas.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim
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Gilberto Mora left the field to applause.
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Strong showing of support Atterbeary called her victory Tuesday night to roaring applause from a crowd of supporters.
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Swift and Nicks have a long relationship and have often praised each other in public.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also praised the selection, saying Schroyer’s background positions him to advance the administration's immigration enforcement goals and called on the Senate to act quickly to confirm him.
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Nonetheless, the 36-year-old’s accolades speak for themselves.
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Sure, the accolades are great, but there’s nothing better than reading a Spurrier quote.
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After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.
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Iran defying obstacles at the World Cup Iran’s Hossein Kanani applauds fans after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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My ambitions are crowned with glory.
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This mile and an eighth run over the main track was inaugurated in 1982 and has long been a stepping stone towards Breeders’ Cup glory and beyond.
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Schroyer hails from the same state as the new Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a former congressman.
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His Fieramonte Amarone Classico Riserva DOCG hails from a 1,361-foot-high vineyard, which benefits from optimal morning sun, constant air circulation, and pronounced day-to-night temperature variation during the ripening season.
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But missing payments could lead to fees and, in some cases, hurt your credit.
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That’s just a credit to the writers on the show.
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Karaban earned first-team All-Big East Conference honors as a senior this season.
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In addition to setting a new world record for top scorer in the World Cup among men, Messi became the first to play in six World Cups — ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo later joining him with that honor, per NBC News.
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“Acclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaim. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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