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she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting
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Recent Examples of acclaimed
The musical has been acclaimed for its visual spectacle and its clever use of puppets.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
His latest work, The Hills of California, was critically acclaimed on Broadway and in the West End.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Today, the album is still regarded as one of the most influential and critically acclaimed projects of the 21st century, often cited for redefining the visual album format and reshaping modern pop and R&B storytelling.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
This special installment features acclaimed journalist and podcaster Brian Reed (S-Town, Question Everything), who lives with his mother-in-law diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
His latest work, The Hills of California, was critically acclaimed on Broadway and in the West End.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Today, the album is still regarded as one of the most influential and critically acclaimed projects of the 21st century, often cited for redefining the visual album format and reshaping modern pop and R&B storytelling.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
This special installment features acclaimed journalist and podcaster Brian Reed (S-Town, Question Everything), who lives with his mother-in-law diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaimed
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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson praised the coordinated response from local and regional law enforcement agencies, including the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Manor Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Bickerstaff repeatedly praised the growth and resilience of a roster that rapidly developed into a contender.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Mayor Dean Trantalis applauded that move.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The two embraced again as the audience applauded.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Jeffries was hailed as a messaging genius, and his status as a rising star was cemented.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Friendly Ronald Wang, who hailed from Noble Palace and A Wong, is front of house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaimed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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