ACCLAIMED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

acclaimed

verb

Definition of acclaimed next

past tense of acclaim

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 In the 51st minute of the World Cup quarterfinal match, Maradona, widely acclaimed as one of the world’s best players, scored by using his hand to knock the ball into the goal, an action that is not allowed under association football rules. —

Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026 Though widely acclaimed as a sculptor, Noguchi spent five decades working to pull sculpture off its proverbial pedestal, insisting that it be lived in—embedded in plazas, parks, and playgrounds as sites of civic interaction. —

Terry Nguyen, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Ensemble-heavy dramas face vote-splitting risks, and medical dramas — even when critically acclaimed — have a mixed Emmy history. —

Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026 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. —

Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclaimed

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In his post-match press conference, Arteta praised the courage of his players to play short, even after the Emirates crowd weren’t pleased with how that first move failed.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The outlet praised a few heartier combinations, such as the Steakhouse Salad Stuffer, but argued against the value.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026