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
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
What this one job has done is win her critical acclaim in the country’s major cities who have housed the tour thus far.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Today, the album is still regarded as one of the most influential and critically acclaimed projects of the 21st century, often cited for redefining the visual album format and reshaping modern pop and R&B storytelling.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Known for his vibrant, mixed-media works that explore Caribbean history and culture, his innovative vision has earned him international acclaim, and showings in some of the world’s leading art galleries.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
What this one job has done is win her critical acclaim in the country’s major cities who have housed the tour thus far.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Verb
His latest work, The Hills of California, was critically acclaimed on Broadway and in the West End.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Today, the album is still regarded as one of the most influential and critically acclaimed projects of the 21st century, often cited for redefining the visual album format and reshaping modern pop and R&B storytelling.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim
Noun
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The problem nobody wanted to name Before the announcements, before Jensen’s entrance to stadium-level applause, McDermott opened Day 1 with a provocation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Wattson, the Kromfohrlander who stars as Copernicus, trotted out (in a tuxedo) with his trainer to audience cheers and applause.—
Abby Stern,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Getz’s peers have taken notice and have called to praise him for signing Murakami.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Those kind of plays have the Wild coaches praising Hartman for his maturity, in not taking the bait and retaliating with an act that might mean another lengthy suspension.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Noun
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This accolade further emphasizes the booming super premium Irish whiskey sector, as The Donn surpassed renowned Scottish and Japanese competitors.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The accolade has become one of the Pavilion’s defining institutional recognitions for filmmakers and artists working within the global genre landscape, organizers note.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Was any draft decision of this team’s past quarter-century applauded more than Tua Tagovailoa over Justin Herbert?—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The audience laughed and applauded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the end, the commission opted for restoring the fountain to its former glory.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Movers and shakers from across entertainment, tech, and media, along with even a few royals, descend upon the Croisette to watch groundbreaking filmmaking, show off their red-carpet fashions, and honor the titles that could be headed toward Oscar glory.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Many experts are hailing this year’s draft class as the best since LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade entered the league in 2003.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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The film hails from Disney, magna studios, and Sony Music Vision.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Hill gave credit to the coaches for aiding in the preparation against San Diego’s lefties.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Passengers who booked with credit or debit cards that are no longer active would have to file separate claims through bankruptcy court to be handled at a later date.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Southwest Airlines is going red, white and blue in honor of America's 250th anniversary.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the Read with Jenna founder interviewed her dad for a special History Talks segment in honor of the 250th anniversary of America's founding.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Acclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaim. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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