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
  • Beckham also attended Tuesday’s game between France and Spain at AT&T stadium and was shown on the jumbotron near the 80th minute of the game to applause.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • The atmosphere resembles a game show as much as a dating event, with laughter, applause and anticipation filling the room before the first pitch even begins.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of applause
Noun
  • Christopher Nolan's *The Odyssey* has premiered to widespread acclaim, solidifying his unique standing in the film industry.
    — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The Automated Ball-Strike system debuted this season to widespread acclaim.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • The 26-year-old from Canada rounded second and slid headfirst into third to beat the relay throw, getting a huge ovation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • The first responders received two separate standing ovations as Higgins detailed their efforts and the significance of their work in giving people hope.
    — Ella Moore July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of ovation
Noun
  • Before her family’s rise to fame, Shannon owned a children’s-clothing store in San Diego.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • But while Giger achieved international fame, Ruppert shunned the spotlight and gradually faded into obscurity.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of fame
Noun
  • Players were spirited, despite the heat, clapping, cheering and singing at the start of training session at Inter Miami Stadium (formerly Chase Stadium) in Fort Lauderdale.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Paul, also sporting a buzz cut now, runs to the top of a plinth, high above a massive, cheering crowd.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 8 July 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
  • Despite any accolades that may have come, the environment for an independent artist seemed gloomier than ever.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Fifty years later the wines are still delicious and garnering accolades and awards.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of accolade
Noun
  • Some make a distinction between temporary discomfort – such as anxiety or difficult emotions during meditation – and lasting harm, such as worsening mental health symptoms.
    — Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • Pica and compulsive tendencies There’s an important distinction between chewing and pica in cats.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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