acclaimed

Definition of acclaimednext
past tense of acclaim

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of acclaimed As Navarro smiled and acclaimed the crowd, Boisson smashed her racket on the court directly behind her. Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The documentary was directed by British filmmakers Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, already acclaimed for their indie rock doc chops. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 Starring Birbiglia, Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Kate Micucci, Tami Sagher and Chris Gethard, that critically acclaimed SXSW dramedy released in 2016. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 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 The show is an adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ acclaimed 2023 novel of the same name, which sees a group of high school seniors at an elite Los Angeles prep school hunted by a serial killer in 1981. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaimed
Verb
  • Board members praised staff for continuing to balance the budget in light of ongoing problems with property tax distributions, which have created budget holes for some school districts.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Santiago’s Manhattan victim, Sarah Clark, spoke at the press conference following the sentencing and praised the new DNA technology that linked her attacker to the crime.
    Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • He also was applauded by many people for his actions on the sideline.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The group People Not Politicians Missouri, which sponsored the redistricting referendum, applauded the Supreme Court decisions that left the state court ruling in place.
    DAVID A. LIEB, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • An irritated Pitts hailed a cab and headed down the West Side Highway.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The unusual circumstances that piqued the interest of casual players was hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime gift that would widen the playing field for gaming consumers.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaimed. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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