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
Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2025
In 2023, between wrapping Succession and beginning rehearsals on The Picture of Dorian Gray, which opened last year in London’s West End to staggering acclaim, Snook had a baby girl.
—Hannah-Rose Yee, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
His image-making and world-building undoubtedly led it to become acclaimed.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Song’s Past Lives, also released by A24 and starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, debuted to critical acclaim in 2023, getting two Oscar nods including best picture.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2025
In 2023, between wrapping Succession and beginning rehearsals on The Picture of Dorian Gray, which opened last year in London’s West End to staggering acclaim, Snook had a baby girl.
—Hannah-Rose Yee, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
The 37-year-old MC’s catalog has been highly acclaimed both in India and internationally, and he’s known as lyrical innovator in the Indian hip-hop scene.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
His image-making and world-building undoubtedly led it to become acclaimed.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim
Noun
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The Gary Common Council unanimously voted against rezoning for a new gas station in the city, inciting applause and approval from various public commenters.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ivey's comments sparked loud applause and cheers from the audience.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Goswami praised her collaborators but also thanked the AFA academy — and herself.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Mar. 2025
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On the first day of two historically peak spring-break weekends, crowds were minuscule and families praised the quiet streets.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The special accolade celebrates artists’ contributions to pop culture.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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American, German, Italian, French, and British companies competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s to outdo one another in size, speed, and luxury, culminating in legendary races to claim the Blue Riband, the accolade for the fastest Atlantic crossing.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hundreds of social media users have commented on TikTok to applaud Wheels and praise Santos for giving him a second chance at life.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Get The Recipe Cheeseburger Sliders Bring out the tray of sliders and the entire party will applaud.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gallini, a master carpenter, upgraded the home’s HVAC, refreshed the interiors, and restored the mansard roof to its former glory.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Both bring a sweet wistfulness to the show with a song about those who might dream but are not destined to receive glory or even a thank-you-for-your service.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With over 500 comments on the Instagram post, many social media users have hailed it as a gift from Shadow.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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The sisters hail from a political family, yes, but a literary one, too: their mother, former first lady Laura Bush, was a librarian, and so were both grandmothers: Laura's mother, Jenna Welch, and former first lady Barbara Bush.—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Of course, Trump is eagerly taking credit for a handful of positive data points while blaming his predecessor for, or simply shrugging at, all the bad news.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Blue Devils deserve credit for winning the ACC tournament without Flagg.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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In 2020, he was awarded South Carolina’s top honor for assertive journalism.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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He was awarded the honor in King Charles’ list that was published on Jan. 1 this year.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Acclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaim. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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