acclaims

Definition of acclaimsnext
present tense third-person singular of acclaim
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Verb
  • Smart chatter praises the trailer’s restraint, sound design and emotional cruelty more than gore, which is rare air for internet horror discourse.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 May 2026
  • Warkentin praises Stanton Optical for its innovative approach to eyecare and Stanton Optical returns the praise for its willingness to think outside the box.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
  • In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Whereas Burnham and Rayner both represent the left, Streeting hails from the right of the Labour Party.
    Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
  • Debra Hayward and Larry Mark serve as producers for the project that hails from Sony Pictures and landed at Netflix through the company’s partnership with the studio that gives it a first look at streaming features.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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“Acclaims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaims. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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