as in praised
to declare enthusiastic approval of
she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting
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Recent Examples of acclaimed
The Hollywood Reporter went deep on season three of the hit and critically-acclaimed HBO drama, including an uncensored history and interviews with the entire cast; read our cover story here.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.
—Big Think, 28 Mar. 2026
Currently, the group runs 18 restaurants across the city—some Michelin-acclaimed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.
—Big Think, 28 Mar. 2026
Currently, the group runs 18 restaurants across the city—some Michelin-acclaimed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaimed
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Short has previously praised his Oscar-winning costar for her demeanor on set, sharing what might surprise fans most about working with her.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The director praised the major American distributor at length while speaking alongside producing partner Emilie Lesclaux at this year’s Projeto Paradiso National Talent Network Meeting, held in their hometown of Recife.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The United Center faithful applauded as the final horn sounded for the last time this season.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The show then cut to the present day, where the audience applauded Plaza, whose baby bump could be seen under her navy blue dress.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the decades after the war, Japanese Americans would be hailed as a model minority for their resilience and peaceful reintegration into American life.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fillmore, a German shorthaired pointer, is being hailed a hero after his urgent barking woke his family during a garage fire at their home on Skyway Drive in Unincorporated Tustin, Orange County.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaimed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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