ACCLAIMING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

acclaiming

verb

present participle of acclaim

as in praising

to declare enthusiastic approval of she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting

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Recent Examples of acclaiming In speeches acclaiming our nation and our leader, we will be told that we (some of us, anyway) are divinely chosen. — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

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The 2016 Indy 500 winner conducted the maiden validation test, praising the car's exceptional build quality and predictable, rewarding handling.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Since separating, the two have remained amicable co-parents, often praising one another in interviews.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026

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Before guests began eating dinner, Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association delivered an impassioned speech condemning political violence and applauding attendants bravery after the shooting at the April event.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Paul appeared to take the joke in stride, laughing and applauding as cameras cut to him in the crowd.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026

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Grab The Southeast Asia ride hailing and grocery/food delivery company is firing on all cylinders, Morgan Stanley says.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 July 2026
The new plan would have adjusted VRT’s On-Demand ride booking service, which includes van pools and ride hailing services.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

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Following Wednesday's funeral service, firefighters and residents lined roadways and overpasses, many saluting as police vehicles escorted a procession of five white hearses.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Somewhere in the heated mist hovered the howls of Albert Ayler and the clarion call of his brother Donald’s trumpet, followed by the Ornette Coleman Quartet, saluting him with joyous cacophony.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

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