Synonyms of acclaim

acclaim 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applause
• accolade
• glory
• credit
• praise
• honor
• fame
• commendation
• ovation
• kudos
• laud
• distinction
• laurels
• homage
• renown
• sun
• props
• repute
• réclame
• acclamation
• tribute
• celebrity
• bay(s)
• plaudit
• encomium
• compliment
• rave
• panegyric
• eulogy
• recommendation
• toast
• citation
• rhapsody
• exaltation
• elevation
• glorification
• enshrinement
• kudo
• enthronement
• note

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praise
• applaud
• hail
• salute
• commend
• laud
• cheer
• tout
• accredit
• crack up
• rise (to)
• endorse
• clap
• doff one's hat to
• bravo
• ballyhoo
• approve
• recommend
• celebrate
• favor
• overpraise
• support
• extol
• root (for)
• adulate
• eulogize
• sing
• emblazon
• magnify
• idolize
• glorify
• flatter
• belaud
• deify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knock
• pan
• blame
• slam
• censure
• disparage
• put down
• belittle
• criticize
• rebuke
• reprimand
• reproach
• discommend
• reprobate
• admonish
• chide
• reprove
• excoriate
• reprehend
• castigate
• slag
• vilify
• skewer
• lambaste
• keelhaul

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acclaim

Noun

Fashioned to resemble the look and feel of the sneaker’s early 2000s-era build, the style has been largely met with acclaim from purists. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Interpol has frequently been accused of spinning its wheels since the acclaim for the band’s first two albums. — David Harris, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026

Verb

The Code Talkers including the Navajos were acclaimed as heroes. — Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Designed by Manhattan’s Leroy Street Studio, the home was originally commissioned by Tony Award-winning Broadway and film director Des McAnuff, acclaimed for hits like Jersey Boys, and his wife, noted sculptor Bryna McCann. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026