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Recent Examples of acclaim
Noun
Though nearly all its authors, editors, publishers, and readers would likely describe themselves as progressive, more and more of the stories that win acclaim and are published in top-tier magazines embody a conservative view of the world. Nathaniel Moore september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025 The Vitra Fire Station’s sharp, angular concrete planes garnered international acclaim for Hadid, putting her name and architectural style on the global map. Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
While Colman has a resume that boasts acclaimed turns in comedies like Peep Show and Fleabag, the Doctor Strange and Sherlock actor rarely gets to flex his muscles in the genre. Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 This gorgeous and much-acclaimed movie—the inventive animation, which was meant to closely mimic the look of a comic book, earned it the Best Animated Feature award at the 2018 Oscars—is an easy family movie night win, especially for those with tweens and young teens. Miranda Rake, Parents, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acclaim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim
Noun
  • Trump receives mix of applause, boos during US Open appearance.
    , FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Often, after a judge counted down the final seconds, everyone would burst into applause, as if a plane had landed safely, and some pairs would hug.
    Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • One fellow-freestyler praised her ingenuity but said that, in a creative category with many strong contenders, her victory was a bit disappointing.
    Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Reviewers praise its atmospheric setting and rich world-building, but some criticised its punishing difficulty.
    Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In 2020, he was awarded with the National Book Award’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and has received other accolades such as a PEN USA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Robert Kirsch Award and several Edgar and NAACP Image Awards.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The user who tweeted the video, @SMHIghlights1, taunted Sanders for wanting the starting quarterback job because Cleveland lost, and instead of joining in on the mockery, several fans in the comment section actually applauded Sanders for being a good teammate.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • On one hand, many applauded Williams for her transparency.
    Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The 33-year-old’s mind and body had been through a lot, to say the least, on the Lionesses’ rollercoaster ride to European glory.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The club’s current plight is a far cry from the Alex Ferguson glory days when United won a record 13 Premier League titles and was a two-time Champions League winner.
    Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Xiao Yi Wang-Beckvall hails from Hawaii but has been primarily playing the Asia/Australia circuit this year.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Mid-summer changes to United’s revolving credit facility indicated a switch in strategy, and there was a more aggressive approach in the market following a summit in Iceland between Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Their season might not be officially over – the Angels are not mathematically eliminated with 20 games left – but the final credits are beginning to roll on another box-office bust that will extend their playoff drought to 11 years and mark their 10th straight season with a losing record.
    Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • His work within and outside the confines of the entertainment industry led to this honor.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • University of Arkansas men’s basketball Coach John Calipari made an appearance in Little Rock on Thursday to accept his Leader of the Year honor from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas during a luncheon event at Pleasant Valley Country Club.
    Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025

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