as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting
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With more than 7,900 five-star ratings praising its high quality and elegant look, the quilt adds a nice decorative touch to rooms.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden joined thousands in praising Jackson as an ambassador of hope, and a champion for the poor and the dispossessed.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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Players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans rose as one, applauding and cheering the confirmation of their spot in this most American spectacle.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Additional clips and photos show the actress enjoying the wedding from the back row and applauding as the couple gets hitched.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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The singer changed into a gorgeous Schiaparelli gown, hailing from the Spring/Summer 2026 Couture collection.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Her graciousness in asking for the women in the room to stand up, and then hailing them, was another class act.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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The auction includes other, less-pricey Shag prints and items, including an 8-inch Tiki Room totem mug (autographed on tag) and a lunchbox saluting Disneyland’s 50th anniversary.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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The team also has embraced military ties amid the Iran war, with players saluting each other after victories.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Acclaiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaiming. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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