: enthusiastically praised
an acclaimed performance/performer
the city's most acclaimed restaurants
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His past television work includes a portrayal of Young Daniel in HBO’s Euphoria, as well as an appearance in FX’s acclaimed series Reservation Dogs.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 June 2025
Set to John Kander and Fred Ebb's — the legendary duo behind Chicago and Cabaret — award-winning score and a book by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, Condon's adaptation draws inspiration from the Broadway musical and the acclaimed 1976 novel of the same name by Argentinian writer Manuel Puig.
—Mekishana Pierre Updated, EW.com, 5 June 2025
The band is a mashup of Murray, a singer of wide-ranging musical interests, plus Canned Heat icon Jimmy Vivino (also Conan O’Brien’s musical director), and Blood Brothers, the fiery collaboration between Wilton Manors resident Castiglia and acclaimed blues guitarist Mike Zito.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
It’s shot by the acclaimed photographer Steve McCurry, an iconic Magnum correspondent better known for work that captures conflicts, culture, and traditions than contemporary fashion.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 June 2025
Set to John Kander and Fred Ebb's — the legendary duo behind Chicago and Cabaret — award-winning score and a book by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, Condon's adaptation draws inspiration from the Broadway musical and the acclaimed 1976 novel of the same name by Argentinian writer Manuel Puig.
—Mekishana Pierre Updated, EW.com, 5 June 2025
The band is a mashup of Murray, a singer of wide-ranging musical interests, plus Canned Heat icon Jimmy Vivino (also Conan O’Brien’s musical director), and Blood Brothers, the fiery collaboration between Wilton Manors resident Castiglia and acclaimed blues guitarist Mike Zito.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
It’s shot by the acclaimed photographer Steve McCurry, an iconic Magnum correspondent better known for work that captures conflicts, culture, and traditions than contemporary fashion.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclaimed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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