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
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Premiering in January 2023, The Traitors has gone on to widespread acclaim, even winning Emmys for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program (Alan Cumming on cunning form).
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Dan Heching, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
The Bakery That Will Blow Away Bread Lovers Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan is one of tef most famous and beloved delicatessens on earth, acclaimed for their stunning sandwiches.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
That seminal show won universal acclaim, put full-throttle creativity back on the industry agenda and propelled Galliano back to the very top of fashion’s creative heap.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Premiering in January 2023, The Traitors has gone on to widespread acclaim, even winning Emmys for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program (Alan Cumming on cunning form).
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Verb
This year’s revival featuring Scherzinger has been equally critically acclaimed, with several Drama League, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations under its belt and praise coming from the likes of Heidi Klum and Oprah Winfrey.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
The Bakery That Will Blow Away Bread Lovers Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan is one of tef most famous and beloved delicatessens on earth, acclaimed for their stunning sandwiches.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim
Noun
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If there’s even an infinitesimal difference the crowd can make in these spots, better to hear unscrupulous applause than the death rattle that fell across the Garden as the ball hung in the air then plunged it straight to hell at the end of regulation.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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Warm, enthusiastic applause rolled over the auditorium in waves as the film credits rolled, and the Dardennes embraced their co-stars.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Verb
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But authorities were praised for their quick response to the incident and swift updates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Debatable, but then again, who doesn’t like being praised.—
Anna Juul,
The Dial,
27 May 2025
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Filmed at the legendary actor's Malibu home, the video features footage of Van Dyke's many accolades and awards, sweet clips of him and his extended family, and emotional moments of reflection.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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Sporting some of the world’s highest difficulty on floor and beam, 2025 could be the year for Roberson to capture individual accolades.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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After the change was announced, Horne applauded the decision.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Some members of the nuclear industry applauded the reform.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The Monaco Grand Prix — which is synonymous with glitz, glamour and glory — is building on the legacy and ties TAG Heuer has to the Principality of Monaco.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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And even Pokemon Go’s lustre has faded from its glory days.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The weather service office in Memphis warned that parts of the area on Sunday could see 60-mph wind gusts and hail the size of quarters.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Facebook users gave high praise to the officers and hailed them as heroes for their selfless actions.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Lawmakers deserve credit for enacting it — and for holding the line through tough years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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To his credit, the director never comes up with easy answers, but rather makes the audience confront their prejudices.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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The prestigious honor, which celebrates their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact, will be presented during the live broadcast on June 9.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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The department was then renamed in his honor in 2021, per The Richmond Times-Dispatch.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Acclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaim. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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