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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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Noun

Rest of World received some critical acclaim and broke several stories that prompted global policy changes, including its reporting on Uber Eats in South Africa and on mapping in rural Borneo. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Oct. 2026 In the end, Rent went on to receive critical acclaim and commercial success. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 24 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

Around me, hands reach up timidly and then with more confidence, and then they are accompanied by applause that drifts from one side of the room to the other and back.

— Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
In fact, one of the biggest applause points before every screening at the fest is a promise that the feature presentation doesn’t include AI.

— William Earl, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of applause

Verb

The self-styling of Rider’s shows has been widely praised, as has the scenography of the re-see, which offers an original approach to presenting products through accumulation, layering and a play on color variations or monochromatic schemes.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Paul praised the concept of residential cruising but said the shipowner lacked the expertise to make the business financially sustainable.

— Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

Those awards add to Paddington‘s growing collection of accolades, which also includes critics awards.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
Her work over the decades earned her a number of accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of accolade

Verb

The fifth-round pick of the 2024 draft — applauded for his versatility this offseason and who made several plays in the preseason, including an interception — played exactly one defensive snap against the Bucs.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Roan performed alongside pop stars such as Lola Young and Tinashe to applaud Midwest Princess Project’s success.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of applaud

Noun

At the end of 2025, Underdog began a push to buy SSC Napoli from the De Laurentiis family, which purchased the club out of bankruptcy in 2004 and returned it to glory with two of the last four Serie A titles.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
But at least, in this instance, it comes fueled by feelings more acutely personal than mere individual glory.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of glory

Verb

But what advocates hailed as a vehicle for democratic governance also has unleashed attack ads, seven-figure war chests and hardball politics.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Intismeran uses messenger RNA technology, the same platform pioneered in the development of Covid vaccines that’s hailed for how quickly it can be rolled out.

— David Cox, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of hail

Noun

Higher revenue and lower credit losses also supported earnings.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
To their credit, both Aikman and Buck are pros on air and the quality of the ESPN MNF broadcasts since this has become public remains the same, which includes the Cowboys at Eagles on Monday night.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of credit

Noun

The honor celebrates films that transcend the screen to become defining cultural moments, capturing audiences’ attention through their impact, reach, and resonance.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
The honor also comes as Swift continues to highlight her country music roots.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026

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