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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Rocked Fund Canada boss Augustin alson shared her concerns, while praising Jennings’ position.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Kelce began by praising the Colts and their effort in the game, as Indianapolis desperately wanted to avoid an 0-2 start.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of praising

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Billboard also has an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of Jung Kook posing for the campaign, showing off his silky dance moves and applauding at the end of a successful shoot.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
Delegates could be heard applauding inside the board room as the resolution was adopted ending the investigation after almost two decades.

— Stephanie Liechtenstein, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of applauding

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Securing city and state permits for ride-hailing and taxi operations is another step, according to Abuelsamid.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026
According to a press release from their attorneys, Normandin and Parker established the Emily Normandin-Parker Foundation following their daughter's death to advocate for ride-hailing safety and corporate accountability.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of hailing

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Many speakers, including former Sparks coach Michael Cooper and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, noted Leslie’s accomplishments while also saluting her as a kind person.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Later that year, despite federal and diplomatic pressure, the mayor insisted on having an Israeli military contingent march in the ticker tape parade saluting the troops of Operation Desert Storm up Broadway’s Canyon of Heroes.

— Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

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