Synonyms of acclaim

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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

The movie, which received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, also won Arquette, 58, an Oscar for her role as Olivia Evans. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

The group, whose sound has often been described as melodic hardcore and alternative rock, has released four albums, each to more success and acclaim than the last. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Verb

Dismissed on its release, Possession has become recognized as one of the essential horror films of its era, acclaimed largely for its direction and Adjani’s frenzied performance — two elements that wouldn’t work without Neill’s grounding presence. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Pattinson joins the ranks, as does acclaimed Ivorian actor Isaach De Bankolé, who plays Farok, a disenchanted Fedaykin death commando (essentially, a former Atreides guard). — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026