acclaimed

Definition of acclaimednext
past tense of acclaim

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of acclaimed The film was acclaimed for its satirical take on corporate America. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 The trio have been joined by Mia Threapleton (The Phoenician Scheme) as Mary Churchill and acclaimed Danny Huston (Wonder Woman) as General Groves as filming begins. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 July 2026 Dismissed on its release, Possession has become recognized as one of the essential horror films of its era, acclaimed largely for its direction and Adjani’s frenzied performance — two elements that wouldn’t work without Neill’s grounding presence. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026 Pattinson joins the ranks, as does acclaimed Ivorian actor Isaach De Bankolé, who plays Farok, a disenchanted Fedaykin death commando (essentially, a former Atreides guard). Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026 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 Other routes point drivers toward Norðaravatn, a tranquil village lake that was recently transformed by the islands’ acclaimed ‘Closed for Maintenance’ environmental initiative, where global volunteers and locals hand-built a scenic walking path to protect the surrounding terrain. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 The dish is highly acclaimed in Kansas City, named one of Kansas City Magazine’s best breakfast dishes in 2024. Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026 The show was acclaimed by both critics and audiences. Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaimed
Verb
  • It’s praised by critics as one of their best albums and has earned regular spots on their setlists ever since.
    Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • To what extent should the effective use of AI in the application process be applauded?
    Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
  • Regenerative agriculture initiatives must only be applauded insofar as its flaws are acknowledged.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • An alleged child-abuse drama which cleverly plays with audiences own sense of prejudice, the work is hailed in its native Catalonia as a modern Catalan classic.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 21 July 2026
  • She was hailed as a natural politician, a performer from a young age who had starred in music and theater productions.
    Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaimed. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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