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noun

Definition of acclaimnext
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 How to pronounce acclaim (audio)
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
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
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 After Lyles announced that Harrington won the second ballot, the council voted unanimously to acclaim Harrington as the city’s next mayor. — Mary Ramsey updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclaim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim
  1. applause
  2. praise
  3. accolade
  4. applaud
  5. glory
  6. hail
  7. credit
  8. honor
Noun
  • Beckham also attended Tuesday’s game between France and Spain at AT&T stadium and was shown on the jumbotron near the 80th minute of the game to applause.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • The atmosphere resembles a game show as much as a dating event, with laughter, applause and anticipation filling the room before the first pitch even begins.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of applause
Verb
  • Messi praised Yamal as a top talent during an event with Fanatics in between the respective press conferences.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Clement, whose own All-Star rise was influenced by Mattingly, praised his former coach's success, noting his reunion with his son, the Phillies' general manager.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of praise
Noun
  • Despite any accolades that may have come, the environment for an independent artist seemed gloomier than ever.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Fifty years later the wines are still delicious and garnering accolades and awards.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of accolade
Verb
  • According to People magazine, the audience laughed and applauded her.
    — Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • At least when all was said and done, Argentina sportingly applauded Spain as the victors lifted the trophy.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of applaud
Noun
  • Aged golf legends trying and failing to relive their glory days.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The glory of winning an Open does not depend on the venue, but Birkdale offers a particular prestige.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of glory
Verb
  • Penn previously served as vice president of Uber Eats, and helped build the company’s food delivery and international ride-hailing business.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • After years of lobbying, the 40% tax relief on movies of up to £15M ($20M) budget was hailed by the likes of Christopher Nolan, Ridley Scott and Barbara Broccoli when it was finally introduced in the spring of 2024.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Definition of hail
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  • Linked Learning steps in by partnering with schools and guiding students on how to earn college credit through dual community college enrollment, internships and industry certifications.
    — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Some of her other film credits include The Last Picture Show (1971, Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations), Resurrection (1981), and Requiem for a Dream (2000).
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Definition of credit
Noun
  • Back in February, the guild bestowed its top film honors on Frankenstein — which went on to win Best Makeup & Hairstyling at the Academy Awards — Sinners and One Battle After Another.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 14 July 2026
  • The Daytime Emmy Awards nominations come on the heels of IndieWire winning Best Website at this June’s SoCal Journalism Awards, the second year in a row the website received the honor.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
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