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
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The soundtrack received widespread acclaim, earning Braff a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
On Sunday, the film, which has won several international prizes, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and has been widely acclaimed by film critics groups.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In 2024, Nike x Bode Rec. launched to mass acclaim, with styles selling out almost instantaneously, while the same year, a collaboration with makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench showed how wide-ranging these partnerships could be.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The soundtrack received widespread acclaim, earning Braff a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Though neither track encapsulated the chart longevity of BTS’s massive hits, both were critically acclaimed for their bold production and widespread appeal.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
On Sunday, the film, which has won several international prizes, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and has been widely acclaimed by film critics groups.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim
Noun
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The applause break got added in, and then they were satiated.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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His performance left the coaches visibly moved, and the audience responded with raucous applause.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Vintage Year In another vintage year for CPH:FORUM, many industry delegates praised the high quality and variety of projects pitched.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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McKinley commented on Porsha’s post, praising her for putting the extravaganza together for their little one.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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The honor adds to a long list of accolades in her extraordinary career.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the gritty crime drama is more than deserving of its accolades, and Goggins, as Detective Shane Vendrell, is a major reason for its success.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ackman applauded Trump’s decision to halt the levies for now, while others alleged the president overstepped his trade authority.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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The leader applauds their courage and decision-making.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If the Dolphins want the offense to return to its 2023 glory, a quality pick or two will be key.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Following a major overhaul that was ready for 2024, which included restoring the paddock back to its former glory, projects continue throughout the site.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The partnership with Uber also means that hailing an air taxi will soon be as easy as booking any other vehicle through the ride-hailing app.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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The show hails from Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Other credits include Big Little Lies, the Oscar-winning Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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And stick around for an end credits surprise or two.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The actor has also received Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG and Tony Award nominations, as well as a BAFTA Award, two Independent Spirit Awards and four NAACP Image Awards, among myriad honors.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Highest honors were awarded to eight graduates, 64 received high honors, and eight received honors.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Acclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaim. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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