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noun

Definition of acclaim

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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verb

ə-ˈklām

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

Noun

But for all that acclaim, the Zero DS isn't currently sold in the US. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 Not all of Mattel’s movies have been major hits or earned critical acclaim like Barbie. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

Verb

Humm will be his more casual à la carte restaurant, promising the same culinary excellence that Humm (the chef) is acclaimed for. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026 As Navarro smiled and acclaimed the crowd, Boisson smashed her racket on the court directly behind her. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclaim

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Noun

The viral post, which showed him shirtless next to his bike, was met with applause and celebrity feedback.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Around them, people strolling through Herald Square stopped to watch — all while a seated crowd burst into dance and applause.

— Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of applause

Verb

Maiava echoed Riley’s sentiment when asked about Dyakonov, praising his ability to fill in for Paige on short notice.

— Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Prior to the first game of the ALCS, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt praised the Tampa Bay and Cleveland general managers respectively.

— Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

Although only founded in 2016, the RIBA International Prize is arguably the most prestigious accolade awarded to a single building.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
The Mexican pop icon will receive the accolade in recognition of an exceptional career spanning over three decades and his enduring influence on Latin music.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of accolade

Verb

The distance from May to October meant that people probably felt a little freer to applaud Busch’s life, without concentrating too much on the details of his tragic and unexpected death.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026
Ormond’s lawyers issued a statement on Thursday applauding the ruling.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of applaud

Noun

Allen took matters into his own hands, rushing for 32 yards on the drive and getting well within field goal range for Tyler Bass to get his shot at glory.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The story centers on an everyday girl who is handed an unlikely chance at glory through an unusual contest.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of glory

Verb

The price of a ride in a Green SM vehicle will depend on the time and distance, Walker said, but will be competitive with Uber Comfort, an elevated ride-hailing option.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Rather than compete in the increasingly crowded driverless ride-hailing market, the automaker redirected its resources toward developing autonomous systems for vehicles consumers own.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

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Deafheaven have long balanced playful disdain for black metal purism with a deeper understanding of the genre than either critics or acolytes of 2013’s Sunbather gave them credit for.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
According to the War Department official, IDX is providing notification, credit monitoring and identity restoration support based on the data elements affected for each individual.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of credit

Noun

As private longing collides with honor and social codes, each character has to reckon with what their choices cost.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The honor recognizes artists who remain relevant through their artistic and personal contributions, and whose influence has made a significant impact on Latin music around the world.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

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