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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

Prep was published in 2005 and became a bestseller while also earning critical acclaim. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 Those initial cars of the Brown era, however, never quite reached the acclaim of the later ones. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

Verb

Rodrigo is in the sweet spot of having been nominated for her first two albums and then coming back with her third as her most acclaimed, against most odds. — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 But, as Zirin observes, Zinn’s version of the American story was far from universally acclaimed. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclaim

Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim

Noun

After Pan announced that Kiley had called him to concede, the attendees at his election night event at Frends Brewhouse erupted into joyful screams, applause and eventually chanted his name.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Amid applause on election night, Hinojosa pointed to the millions of dollars that were spent on ads attacking her.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of applause

Verb

Trump praised O’Donnell’s positions on border security, taxes, and small businesses.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
The MobLand actor was very diplomatic in his answer, generously praising the field of young stars who are up for the part.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

Although originally for British, Irish and Commonwealth writers, the prize is now open to all English-language books and considered the most prestigious accolade for a single work of fiction.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
After a turbulent upbringing that included stints in prison, Townsend began the work negotiating gang truces that brought him widespread accolades, earning him numerous contracts with the city of Los Angeles.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of accolade

Verb

Everyone in the audience was laughing and applauding, thinking Molière’s intense coughing fit was comedic gold, until their laughter turned to horror.

— Gates McFadden, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Fans applauded while a tribute video that the Pelicans produced for McCollum played on the videoboards above the court.

— Brett Martel, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of applaud

Noun

As for Glee, perhaps the character played by Grammy-winning Finneas O’Connell (brother and music producer of Billie Eilish), could go up in a blaze of glory.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
In a surprise move, the American Film Market, traditional home to mainstream cinema in all its schlocky glory, is going upscale arthouse.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of glory

Verb

Officials are set to meet in the next few weeks to determine whether that status—hailed for years as a symbol of excellence in public health—should be revised or eliminated.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
The Chofetz Chaim, who lived from 1838 to 1933 and whose sobriquet is the title of his first and most famous book, was widely hailed as the leading Jewish scholar of his generation.

— Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of hail

Noun

Other benefits include automatic waivers of late fees and fines, account adjustments, and one-time grants and credits for eligible customers.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Notably, Newsom’s proposal would include credits for actors and other above-the-line talent and extend the tax credit through 2040, according to the statement.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of credit

Noun

Tapestry's recognition also adds to a growing collection of national honors earned by Minnesota food businesses.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Jacoby will compete for regional Teacher of the Year honors through the central states, followed by a national competition next fall.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

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