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she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting
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Recent Examples of acclaimed
Tip Toe has been widely acclaimed overseas.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The dish is highly acclaimed in Kansas City, named one of Kansas City Magazine’s best breakfast dishes in 2024.
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Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
The show was acclaimed by both critics and audiences.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
BAMtheatre is a year-round, acclaimed, prize-winning youth theater conservatory, with its own building in Westmont, and has almost 3,000 students each year.
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Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The dish is highly acclaimed in Kansas City, named one of Kansas City Magazine’s best breakfast dishes in 2024.
—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
The show was acclaimed by both critics and audiences.
—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
BAMtheatre is a year-round, acclaimed, prize-winning youth theater conservatory, with its own building in Westmont, and has almost 3,000 students each year.
—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for acclaimed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaimed
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
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As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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The American Principles Project, a right-wing advocacy group that has helped states draft laws to restrict transgender rights, applauded Tuesday’s ruling.
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Liberal groups and many voting rights experts also hailed the ruling as a win for voters.
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The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaimed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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