réclames

noun

plural of réclame
1
as in ovations
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 réclames
  1. ovations
  2. acclaim
  3. cheers
  4. distinctions
  5. applauses
  6. accolades
  7. plaudits
  8. raves
Noun
  • Jalen Brunson was on center stage in New York again Wednesday, this time for a trio of ovations at the 2026 ESPY Awards.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 16 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 ovations
Noun
  • Danny DeVito, Lucy DeVito and Jake DeVito produced the film, which premiered at SXSW 2026 to critical acclaim.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After receiving national acclaim for redefining Korean-American cuisine in Chicago, husband and wife celebrity chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark are embarking on a new culinary venture, one that brings them to downtown Evanston.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • The cheers that erupted when King flashed on the screen were like no other.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Becky Cavanagh, the Ducky Derby ambassador and a 13-year Special Olympics athlete, held up the winning duck to the cheers of crowds packed on both sides of the river.
    — CYBELE MAYES-OSTERMAN, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheers
Noun
  • The concept was introduced in the 19th century by Karl Marx, who wanted to abolish private property and dissolve class distinctions in order to more fairly distribute resources.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The recent disclosures illustrate how quickly those distinctions can become politically significant.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace.
    — Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Definition of applauses
Noun
  • The response has poured in through a parade of international accolades and enduring global success.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Davido has lived his entire adult life in public, and has weathered celebration, scrutiny, controversy, warranted criticism, deserved accolades, and unimaginable loss under a microscope.
    — Ivie Ani, VIBE.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Brahim Diaz received a lot of plaudits for his performances at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, but Ezzalzouli played a crucial role in Morocco’s run to the final.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Though Hunt and Pacquin rightly won all the plaudits, Neill memorably played the brooding and jealous Alisdair.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Definition of plaudits
Noun
  • The Odyssey has garnered both critical and audience raves and has already topped $700 million at the box office—more than enough to cover its $250 million production budget and surpassing Oppenheimer‘s entire haul.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The film, which had its world premiere at May’s Cannes Film Festival and was met with raves, will be released worldwide on the streaming platform later this year, and will receive an awards push.
    — Scott Feinberg for The Hollywood Reporter, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of raves
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