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
Adam Benzine, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
The sessions were recorded as part of the film Elton John: Never Too Late, which was released in October to widespread acclaim.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 26 Mar. 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
The film went on to chalk up acclaim and awards at a number of festivals and ceremonies, with controversy never far behind.
—Adam Benzine, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
The sessions were recorded as part of the film Elton John: Never Too Late, which was released in October to widespread acclaim.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 26 Mar. 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
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The lackluster reaction in the room continued with Scarlett Johansson, who earned more slack-jawed stares than thunderous applause.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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That said, Booker’s marathon speech ended with applause but not with action − a demonstration of Democrats’ lack of clout as Republicans control the capital’s platforms of power, at the White House and the Senate and the House.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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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
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When 1,000 fans gathered outside the entrance, the squad lined up to applaud the singing, dancing, cheering, flag-waving and flare-throwing crowd of supporters.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, reactions to the home have been divided, with some fans applauding Jenner's unique taste and others finding her design choices overwhelming.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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But the crowning glory of this inventive cocktail is the charred goat cheese olives.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Also, the decline in advertising and audience for magazines over the last two decades has cut the glamor and financial glory down to size.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Looker hails from Hampshire, UK, and trained with the National Youth Theatre in London.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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The film hails from Indian Paintbrush, and is the third team-up with Anderson, Indian Paintbrush and Focus, which also released Asteroid City (2023) and Moonrise Kingdom (2012).—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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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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In 1986, Workman was a recipient of a 1986 National Heritage Fellowship, the U.S. government’s highest honor in the folk arts.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Acclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaim. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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