Synonyms of acclaimed

acclaimed

verb

past tense of acclaim

as in praised

to declare enthusiastic approval of

she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praised
• applauded
• hailed
• saluted
• commended
• lauded
• touted
• accredited
• cheered
• endorsed
• cracked up
• recommended
• approved
• celebrated
• rose (to)
• favored
• ballyhooed
• clapped
• doffed one's hat to
• extolled
• eulogized
• bravoed
• supported
• rooted (for)
• overpraised
• emblazoned
• idolized
• sang
• adulated
• flattered
• belauded
• magnified
• glorified
• deified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocked
• slammed
• panned
• disparaged
• criticized
• blamed
• belittled
• put down
• censured
• admonished
• rebuked
• reprobated
• reprimanded
• discommended
• excoriated
• reprehended
• reproached
• vilified
• reproved
• lambasted
• castigated
• chid
• skewered
• slagged
• keelhauled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acclaimed

Many viewers praised the former child star as the beating heart of the series, and it was critically acclaimed. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

However, other acclaimed Glen Scotia malts, like the 12-Year-Old and 15-Year-Old, are widely available in the US, showcasing the quality of this historic Scottish region. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

The Code Talkers including the Navajos were acclaimed as heroes. — Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026

For the Moon is Éric Baudelaire’s improvisatory collaboration with kids at the National Institute for Blind Youth in Paris, while Dan Sallitt’s What Can’t Be Mentioned catches up with characters from Sallitt’s acclaimed The Unspeakable Act. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

The epic eight-part Italian drama was widely acclaimed and streamed in the fall on Mubi, a relatively novice player in the episodic game. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Designed by Manhattan’s Leroy Street Studio, the home was originally commissioned by Tony Award-winning Broadway and film director Des McAnuff, acclaimed for hits like Jersey Boys, and his wife, noted sculptor Bryna McCann. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026

The series has been critically acclaimed, winning 13 Emmy Awards, including back-to-back trophies for outstanding comedy series in 2021 and 2022. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026

Again directed by Mangold, Logan is definitely the darkest X-Men film — brace yourself for the ending — and arguably the most critically acclaimed. — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026