as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
many people were involved in the search, but the person who actually found the missing girl got all the acclaim
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as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting
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Recent Examples of acclaim
Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2024
Already the brand has gained critical acclaim leading to a collaboration with Moncler and outings at Shanghai, Paris, and Milan Fashion Week.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Spin Staff, SPIN, 20 Nov. 2024
The event is nationally acclaimed, contributing to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess's inclusion in CNN's list of 15 luxury hotels that go all out for Christmas and Travel + Leisure's survey of the 20 best warm weather resorts in the world to visit at Christmas.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Annie Hall opened in April 1977 to critical acclaim and went on to win four Academy Awards — for best picture, actress (Keaton), director (Allen) and original screenplay.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2024
Already the brand has gained critical acclaim leading to a collaboration with Moncler and outings at Shanghai, Paris, and Milan Fashion Week.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
The follow-up to 2001’s troubled but acclaimed Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Ghost was coproduced by the mercurial avant-gardist Jim O’Rourke and featured a lineup of vocalist/guitarist Jeff Tweedy, bassist John Stirratt, multi-instrumentalists Leroy Bach and Mikael Jorgensen and drummer Glenn Kotche.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 20 Nov. 2024
The event is nationally acclaimed, contributing to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess's inclusion in CNN's list of 15 luxury hotels that go all out for Christmas and Travel + Leisure's survey of the 20 best warm weather resorts in the world to visit at Christmas.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim
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Far from his wisest words, Herbert still earned loud applause from teammates.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The companies’ carriage deal has earned applause from Wall Street given WBD’s recent loss of NBA rights.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Package your client feedback The exact words clients use to praise you are so valuable in your messaging.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, culture is boring and stale due to the algorithms calling the shots on what gets produced and praised—or so the critics say.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Bills know that Allen is playing the best football of his career, with the likely league accolades to follow.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to Gastineau, Favre took a dive on the record-breaking play, ultimately handing Michael Strahan the accolade.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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While it’s not been a stellar period for country groups, certainly since the glory days of bands like Alabama, Restless Heart and others, some outfits were able to achieve a footing in the format.Jim Asker, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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And yet these, truly, are the glory days, compared to where Rayah Marshall started.Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
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This beloved series, hailed for its unique take on family life, will make its way back to the screen with new episodes, reinstating its original wit and charm.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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When Luigi Mangione was arrested in the killing of the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, he was hailed in some corners of the internet as an anti-capitalist folk hero.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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And there has been no allegation that the credits Long claimed for his clients were inappropriate.Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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One estimate has found that increasing the credit to $5,000 per child would cost between $106 billion and $241 billion in 2025.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Universal Music Publishing Group Chair-CEO Jody Gerson will receive the 2025 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons honor at the Recording Academy and Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala, the organizations announced today.Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds has been named to receive the Order of Canada, the country’s top civil honor.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Acclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaim. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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