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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

Prep was published in 2005 and became a bestseller while also earning critical acclaim. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 Those initial cars of the Brown era, however, never quite reached the acclaim of the later ones. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

Verb

The Only Living Pickpocket in New York from Sony Pictures Classics, critically acclaimed and starring John Turturro, opened in 6 theaters to $156k. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2026 Its award-winning and critically acclaimed films reach 300 million people worldwide in 180 countries and 33 languages across the global National Geographic channels and direct-to-consumer platforms Disney+ and Hulu. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclaim

Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim

Noun

Five veterans — four Black men and one Black woman — stood up to applause from the audience.

— Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Since taking office, Newsom has appeared at several annual Climate Week events in New York and used his speaking opportunities to blast Trump in traditionally apolitical forums, often garnering international applause.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of applause

Verb

And several places in the state’s mountains were praised for their fall foliage, CharlotteFive previously reported.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
Jim praised the company's efforts to keep prices down for consumers battling the elevated costs of everyday items from groceries to gasoline.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

Although originally for British, Irish and Commonwealth writers, the prize is now open to all English-language books and considered the most prestigious accolade for a single work of fiction.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
After a turbulent upbringing that included stints in prison, Townsend began the work negotiating gang truces that brought him widespread accolades, earning him numerous contracts with the city of Los Angeles.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of accolade

Verb

Everyone in the audience was laughing and applauding, thinking Molière’s intense coughing fit was comedic gold, until their laughter turned to horror.

— Gates McFadden, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Fans applauded while a tribute video that the Pelicans produced for McCollum played on the videoboards above the court.

— Brett Martel, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of applaud

Noun

As for Glee, perhaps the character played by Grammy-winning Finneas O’Connell (brother and music producer of Billie Eilish), could go up in a blaze of glory.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
In a surprise move, the American Film Market, traditional home to mainstream cinema in all its schlocky glory, is going upscale arthouse.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of glory

Verb

The lawsuit is the latest from the federal government that targets ride-hailing companies for treatment of would-be riders with disabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Waymo operates commercially in 15 US cities, but has faced opposition from labor unions, ride-hailing giants such as Uber and Lyft, and various AI-skeptical groups and pedestrian safety advocates.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of hail

Noun

Other benefits include automatic waivers of late fees and fines, account adjustments, and one-time grants and credits for eligible customers.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Notably, Newsom’s proposal would include credits for actors and other above-the-line talent and extend the tax credit through 2040, according to the statement.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of credit

Noun

At 26, Soldier has earned the distinct honor of being the youngest Hublot collaborator ever.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
Kirill Kaprizov scored on a power play in the opening minute of overtime and Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves as the Minnesota Wild beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Tuesday night after Carey Price was inducted into the team's ring of honor.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

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