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noun

Definition of acclaim

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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verb

ə-ˈklām

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

Noun

For Atkinson, the shop steward role might not be bringing him personal acclaim, but his team are winning. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The episode earned near universal acclaim from critics, but that didn’t stop homophobic trolls from taking issue with the show for spotlighting a gay romance. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Verb

However, other acclaimed Glen Scotia malts, like the 12-Year-Old and 15-Year-Old, are widely available in the US, showcasing the quality of this historic Scottish region. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The Code Talkers including the Navajos were acclaimed as heroes. — Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclaim

Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim

Noun

Since then, Daniel’s Miami has earned applause and awards, including being named one of the best steakhouses in the world by The World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
The self-loathing that burns in the creators, who are willing to harm their homeland just to get applause from antisemites around the world, is inconceivable and constitutes a betrayal of the state.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of applause

Noun

Before her untimely death in 2016, Laurer racked up a series of record-breaking professional accolades.

— Tanya Fevzi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Related Explore See latest videos, charts and news But, despite that wealth of experience and accolades, Latifah had some trepidation about signing on as a coach on The Voice.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of accolade

Verb

The group People Not Politicians Missouri, which sponsored the redistricting referendum, applauded the Supreme Court decisions that left the state court ruling in place.

— DAVID A. LIEB, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
When Volpe walked to the plate for his first at-bat, the crowd applauded loudly.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of applaud

Noun

Michigan came away looking like the greedy usurper that stole Western Michigan’s moment of glory, even if the Wolverines had nothing to do with the Big Ten replay procedure.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Watching from the sideline in a Boomer red shirt and a cowboy hat was Bradshaw, the past watching the future, understanding and appreciating the opportunity, the pressure and the glory as only someone in the small quarterback fraternity can.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of glory

Verb

The resolution comes as multiple tech companies jump into the San Diego market, offering ride-hailing services.

— Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Step Back Uber’s arrival in Nigeria in 2014 heralded a taxi revolution after a couple handful of startups attempted ride-hailing services in Lagos with little success.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of hail

Noun

That includes investment-grade corporate bonds, which have attractive yields and relatively strong credit fundamentals, Alvarado said.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Douthat is the only newcomer added to the opening credits where the correspondents introduce themselves on camera.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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