as in praises
to declare enthusiastic approval of
she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting
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Verb
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Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The current governor, Republican Phil Scott, applauds Roy’s interest in politics and public service but questions whether someone so young is ready for the responsibilities that come with running a state.—
Amanda Swinhart,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Industry applauds the moves as long overdue.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Stokes, who hails from Fremont, has a prime role in this Tony-Award-winning hit musical about Michael Jackson, which focuses on the making of the pop star’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The pilot hails from Onyx Collective and 20th Television.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Acclaims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaims. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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