réclame

noun

rā-ˈkläm How to pronounce réclame (audio)
Definition of réclamenext
1
as in applause
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval one of those rare films that are the recipient of both critical and popular réclame

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2
as in acclaim
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the great réclame that the novelist enjoyed in his lifetime soon faded after his death

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  1. applause
  2. acclaim
  3. ovation
  4. fame
  5. repute
  6. accolade
  7. distinction
  8. glory
Noun
  • Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, for instance, or to keep time to music.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Spellbound audiences burst into spontaneous applause.
    — Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of applause
Noun
  • Song’s Past Lives, also released by A24 and starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, debuted to critical acclaim in 2023, getting two Oscar nods including best picture.
    — Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Since then, he’s only gone on to greater acclaim, even if his movies have grown far less interesting.
    — Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.
    — Del Mar Foundation, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Erivo capped off the emotional number, which earned a roaring standing ovation, with her now-viral belting riff.
    — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of ovation
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  • The actress rose to fame in the '70s portraying Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie.
    — Julie Tremaine, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The Grammy-winning county singer, who first rose to fame as the winner of American Idol in 2005, will take over Perry’s seat when the new season premieres on Sunday, March 9.
    — Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of fame
Noun
  • Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The long-term leasing of NNN and the fact that they are commonly leased to reliable tenants of repute minimizes the risk of default and promotes a dependable revenue stream.
    — Sudhir Pai, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of repute
Noun
  • The special accolade celebrates artists’ contributions to pop culture.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
  • As a tenor, Jaden has developed a remarkable vocal range and technical proficiency, which has been recognized with numerous accolades, including first place at the Musical Arts Competition Orange County, semi-finalist at both the Hal Leonard and CS Music competitions.
    — Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of accolade
Noun
  • But recently, two experts have made a cogent distinction.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • With 273 career home runs and 916 RBIs, all those All-Star games and that World Series MVP distinction and five Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger awards, Perez has amassed the makings of a candidacy for the National Baseball Hall of Fame — where George Brett resides as the only primary Royal.
    — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • There’s good news and bad news about the S & P 500 ‘s recent fall from glory, which at one point on Tuesday pulled the index 10% below its all-time high.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
  • His legacy is alive and well, though, because people still wax lyrical about his glory days, correlating their youth to his hedonistic ways.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of glory
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“Réclame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/r%C3%A9clame. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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