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 show was acclaimed by both critics and audiences.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
BAMtheatre is a year-round, acclaimed, prize-winning youth theater conservatory, with its own building in Westmont, and has almost 3,000 students each year.
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Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
Her 2014 album, El Asunto, was also critically acclaimed, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Tropical Latin album, and a Latin Grammy nod for Best Folk Album.
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Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
This one was widely acclaimed by critics, so give it a watch.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
BAMtheatre is a year-round, acclaimed, prize-winning youth theater conservatory, with its own building in Westmont, and has almost 3,000 students each year.
—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
Her 2014 album, El Asunto, was also critically acclaimed, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Tropical Latin album, and a Latin Grammy nod for Best Folk Album.
—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
This one was widely acclaimed by critics, so give it a watch.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for acclaimed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaimed
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform applauded the decision.
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After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.
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The small Coefficient Bio team hailed from Genentech’s renowned drug discovery unit.
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Conservative leaders hailed the Parliament vote as a victory.
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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaimed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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