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
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The supermodel and entrepreneur’s feedback on the formula speaks to why Double Wear has garnered mass acclaim.
—Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Project Hail Mary launched to both critical acclaim and impressive box office earnings earlier in March.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The supermodel and entrepreneur’s feedback on the formula speaks to why Double Wear has garnered mass acclaim.
—Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Currently, the group runs 18 restaurants across the city—some Michelin-acclaimed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim
Noun
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Ma trotted out holding a cello, to One Direction-level applause.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The high school drumline thrummed on their equipment, ending their performance to applause from the hundreds of elementary schoolers in the gym.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dewitt also praised JaCorey Stewart’s speed.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Then praised Illini Nation for its support.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For business owners, Townshend’s bold decision and ensuing success, including among other accolades a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s, offers an instructive guide to self-belief.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Today, Morales is not only selling raw cacao to Cortés but also winning international accolades.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nicole Sganga Officials like Budd applauded Mullin's decision to rescind a memo from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem last summer requiring her office's approval on all DHS contracts and grants over $100,000 — including FEMA disaster relief.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ford was applauded for his versatility during the 2024 season, but failed to win the starting guard job last year.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But, mostly, city dwellers are deprived of the true glories of the season.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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West is hoping to restore the former barbecue spot to its glory days under a new name (tentatively called Black Pit BBQ) and include photos from the restaurant’s heyday and Overtown’s history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) hailed the legislation as a measure to ensure institutional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Advocates for 9/11 survivors hailed Hoylman-Sigal’s request.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Of course, The Comeback makes sure to end on a laugh with security demanding that Val and the others get down from the scaffolding as the credits start rolling.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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The reports also provide data for FICO and VantageScore scoring models that calculate your three-digit credit score.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her sister, sophomore Sayler Peck, is also a standout player and earned TABC All-Region honors and a spot on the Star-Telegram All-Area Team.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Top honors in addition to One Battle After Another, went to The Pitt, KPop Demon Hunters, The Studio, Adolescence and Traitors.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Acclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaim. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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