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
Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 25 July 2025
The Off-Broadway production, directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Spring Awakening), opened to widespread critical acclaim in October 2019 with two time Tony nominee Tammy Blanchard and Tony winner Jonathan Groff as Audrey and Seymour.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 23 July 2025
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 July 2025
Notably, the album was recorded in Music City's iconic RCA Studio A and will feature critically acclaimed, touring, rootsy country favorite Tyler Childers, among many others.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, the actor’s more serious and eclectic turns have earned him massive acclaim — namely Punch-Drunk Love (2004), The Meyerowitz Stories (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019).
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 25 July 2025
The Off-Broadway production, directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Spring Awakening), opened to widespread critical acclaim in October 2019 with two time Tony nominee Tammy Blanchard and Tony winner Jonathan Groff as Audrey and Seymour.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 23 July 2025
Verb
Japanese video games are highly acclaimed around the world.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 July 2025
Notably, the album was recorded in Music City's iconic RCA Studio A and will feature critically acclaimed, touring, rootsy country favorite Tyler Childers, among many others.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaim
Noun
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This drew several laughs and applause from the rest of the cast and crew.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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But awards never meant as much to him as applause from an audience.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Wiegman generally hates talking about individual players, but goes out of her way to praise Bronze’s competitive spirit.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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From the start of her career in 1975, Iman has been praised for her ability to exemplify the complementary yet intricate relationship between fashion and beauty, both on and off the runway.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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Oval Beach often receives accolades as one of the best beaches in Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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Mayer previously ran the Mentors at Cordova High program and was awarded the 2012 Rancho Cordovan of the Year accolade.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The fact that Arab countries are unified on that, and the measured approach taken by Arab and European countries should be applauded, not dismissed.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Harvard graduate students applaud during the 374th Harvard Commencement in Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on May 29, 2025.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ah, the glory days of corporate fashion, remember them?—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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Both films fell far short in their bids for box office glory, with Captain America: Brave New World earning $413.6 million against a $180 million production budget before P&A.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Also headlining is Mei Lin, who hails from Dearborn.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Her husband is Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot, who hails from one of Boston’s oldest and most prominent families.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The tax break, which provides a $7,500 for new EVs and a $4,000 credit for used EVs, is credited with helping make electric vehicles more affordable for many buyers.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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The credits — worth up to $7,500 and $4,000 for purchases of new and used EVs, respectively — will disappear after Sept. 30.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year will be announced in the fall and will qualify for the National Teacher of the Year top honor, which typically announces its winner in the following spring.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
28 July 2025
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It's been an absolute honor to represent the Chancellor legacy.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
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“Acclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaim. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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