réclame

noun

rā-ˈkläm How to pronounce réclame (audio)
Definition of réclamenext
1
as in applause
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval one of those rare films that are the recipient of both critical and popular réclame

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2
as in acclaim
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the great réclame that the novelist enjoyed in his lifetime soon faded after his death

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for réclame
  1. applause
  2. acclaim
  3. ovation
  4. fame
  5. cheering
  6. repute
  7. accolade
  8. distinction
Noun
  • But later that year, applause turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
  • Ohtani's 18th home run this season off reliever Matt Krook in the sixth landed on the grass hill behind the bullpens and drew the loudest applause.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of applause
Noun
  • The brand launched yesterday to quick acclaim, already featured on Moda Operandi and celebrated at a launch party hosted by Karen Elson with Iman in attendance.
    — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The idea is to help showcase films that received critical acclaim, but did not secure distribution or acquisition deals.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The ovation that erupted when Guzelimian walked out to introduce the festival’s closing concert was a fitting acknowledgment that golden-age concerts do not happen by themselves.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of ovation
Noun
  • Motherhood, sexuality, family, fame… every band member forges her own path in refreshingly disparate ways rarely shown on television.
    — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
  • Donors include oil executive Harold Hamm, the Waltons of Walmart fame, Kenneth Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, a hedge fund, and Burgum himself.
    — Jack Dura, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of fame
Noun
  • Whistling and cheering, crowds gathered on the concrete dock below.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Like Eala, his matches are chock-a-block with soccer-style flag waving, face painting and vociferous cheering.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of cheering
Noun
  • Maybe that’s in free agency with Cooper Rush or Joshua Dobbs — the only veterans of any sort of repute still available — or in a trade or waiver claim.
    — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 25 June 2026
  • So others speculate and then the Heat somehow are the ones who get caught in the spin cycle of various insiders of various repute trying to sell Substack subscriptions or generate clicks or views.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Definition of repute
Noun
  • Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.
    — Connie Ogle July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • One accolade Wester said Harrington doesn’t get enough recognition for?
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of accolade
Noun
  • The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of distinction
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“Réclame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/r%C3%A9clame. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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