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

First announced in February 2022, Disney+’s revival of the franchise with Louder and Prouder has garnered recognition and critical acclaim. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026

Despite all the acclaim, however, the production ultimately struggled to sustain the box office needed for a Broadway run. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Verb

In speeches acclaiming our nation and our leader, we will be told that we (some of us, anyway) are divinely chosen. — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

The team behind the popular and acclaimed Buckhead restaurant the Chastain has announced a second concept opening in 2027. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 29 June 2026