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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
  • Politicians pause mid-sentence, scanning the room for applause lines that will guide what comes next.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Her remarks drew applause from members of the audience attending the meeting.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of applause
Noun
  • In the end, Thelma and Louise won, and the episodes aired in the fall of 1992 to critical acclaim and strong ratings.
    — Kristal Brent Zook, Vanity Fair, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, though a pioneer for women officers and detectives who followed her, Pontoriero sought no acclaim for her achievements.
    — David Mendell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • Pete Golding was the one receiving an ovation after this game, while Lane Kiffin walked off the field to a chorus of cheers reigning down from Ole Miss fans.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Benge doffed his cap to an ovation from the crowd of 37,468 following the record-breaking hit, an RBI infield single in the eighth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of ovation
Noun
  • But beyond the glory lies a turbulent story of fame, influence, and controversy that nearly destroyed him.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Firstman rose to fame during the pandemic through is viral satirical impression videos on Instagram.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fame
Noun
  • My biggest takeaway from engulfing myself in a Vegas book for the umpteenth time was the cheering and screaming every time a player approached the end zone.
    — Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Alonso, who was warming up along the left-field line, tipped his cap and tapped his mitt to acknowledge the cheering crowd when he was introduced over the public-address system.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheering
Noun
  • And the ecological values of roadless areas are beyond repute.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Petviashvili’s repute has grown steadily since her early debut.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of repute
Noun
  • Julianne Moore is set to be honored with the Golden Icon Award and will accept the accolade alongside Jesse Eisenberg, who directs her in his latest feature The Debut, a musical-comedy co-starring Paul Giamatti.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • For all the accolades, Long insists the work was never about fame.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of accolade
Noun
  • That distinction matters because quantum communication demands extremely high efficiency.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • By defying those distinctions, terrorists reproduce the worst of nature’s rages.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 2026.

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