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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The chamber exploded in applause as Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer announced that Booker had broken the record.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 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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Participants frequently praise Finland’s egalitarian business culture and efficient decision-making processes.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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While that milestone would later be surpassed by Toy Story 3, Shrek also received other accolades, including two Academy Award nominations, including Best Animated Feature.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This week, the song earns yet another accolade, helping Rosé inch closer to a milestone no one from her part of the world has achieved before.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 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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Fans hoping to see the tournament return to its former glory will have to wait and see if WWE changes its mind in the future.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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His regional credits include productions at Seattle Rep, Arizona Theatre Company, Artists Repertory, Mark Taper Forum and many others.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2025
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New sectors have clearly benefited, like the rise of private credit, which at the start of 2024 expanded to 1.5 trillion (from 1 in 2020).—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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That was followed by the unveiling of the World Series plaque along the right field line, with those honors going to captains of the Los Angeles and Pasadena Fire Departments.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In 2024, the Orland Park police station was named in his honor.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Acclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaim. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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