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
Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
An Emmy award-winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role in HBO’s Watchmen, Abdul-Mateen II has received additional critical acclaim for his roles in The Trial of the Chicago 7 and First Match.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 June 2025
Becky Sullivan, NPR, 17 June 2025
Even though the show was critically acclaimed, Netflix didn't pick it up for a second season.
—EW.com, 12 June 2025
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Noun
She's received acclaim from the likes of Time Magazine, the International Reading Association and the American Library Association.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
An Emmy award-winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role in HBO’s Watchmen, Abdul-Mateen II has received additional critical acclaim for his roles in The Trial of the Chicago 7 and First Match.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 June 2025
Verb
The team hired Pochettino to acclaim in the fall, but soon followed that with the U.S.'s first four-game losing streak since 2007.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 17 June 2025
Even though the show was critically acclaimed, Netflix didn't pick it up for a second season.
—EW.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim
Noun
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When the price jumped from 5.5 million to 6 million euros in one swoop, there were whistles and applause.—
John Leicester,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Gasps and applause filled the Paris auction house as the price soared past previous records.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
Verb
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When Powell delivered his semiannual monetary policy report to Congress earlier this month, he was praised by some lawmakers for refusing to delve into politics by avoiding any response to Trump’s attacks.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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In the days since the video was shared online, TikTok users have praised Row's husband for being so patient.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Noun
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With a growing list of accolades, Lui and Wong are leading a new wave of emotionally intelligent, human-centric design in Asia and beyond.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Domestically and individually, the 31-year-old has collected every accolade — two Ballons d’Or, two FIFA The Best awards, three Champions Leagues and nine Liga F titles with Barcelona.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Centre Court applauded the No 1 seed for her quick reaction.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Davies then applauded the work that was done last year following a deadly multiple 18-wheeler accident on Interstate 40 in Monroe County.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Sixteen new players — or perhaps more — will enter the house to compete for guts, glory and a $750,000 grand prize, starting with a 90-minute premiere July 10.—
Keisha Rowe,
The Courier-Journal,
9 July 2025
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His motivation isn’t glory but love and concern for his family and others around him.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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When college athletes began earning money through name, image, and likeness deals on July 1, 2021, it was hailed as a groundbreaking shift in the landscape of college sports.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The match on Sunday is also serving as a homecoming for Lavelle, who hails from Cincinnati.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Moderates were able to squeeze in a carve-out allowing projects that begin construction less than one year after the bill is enacted to claim the credit.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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In New Jersey, for example, one bill would allow providers to use continuing education credits toward their license renewal.—
Megan Myscofski,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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It’s been an honor to work alongside Craig Mazin to executive produce, direct and write on the last two seasons.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Grand Award, the highest honor, is reserved for restaurants with exceptional wine programs featuring deep, vintage cellars and impeccable service.—
Seth Eli Barlow,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2025
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“Acclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaim. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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