: enthusiastically praised
an acclaimed performance/performer
the city's most acclaimed restaurants
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The show is full of moments and dialogue lifted straight from the acclaimed Naughty Dog games, as well as more subtle references to the source material.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
He's also stayed true to his Shakespearean roots with acclaimed performances in Richard III (2016) and Macbeth (2023).
—Julia Emmanuele, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
After breaking out in 2010 with his acclaimed Lace Up mixtape, MGK would ink a deal with Bad Boy, releasing several albums with the label, two of which reached Platinum certification, with four achieving Gold status.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The Folio Society is renowned for its exquisite and collectible editions and its Spring 2025 collection includes popular literary classics and acclaimed masterpieces, each one reimagined with new artwork by leading artists and illustrators.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
He's also stayed true to his Shakespearean roots with acclaimed performances in Richard III (2016) and Macbeth (2023).
—Julia Emmanuele, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
After breaking out in 2010 with his acclaimed Lace Up mixtape, MGK would ink a deal with Bad Boy, releasing several albums with the label, two of which reached Platinum certification, with four achieving Gold status.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The Folio Society is renowned for its exquisite and collectible editions and its Spring 2025 collection includes popular literary classics and acclaimed masterpieces, each one reimagined with new artwork by leading artists and illustrators.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclaimed. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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