réclames

noun

plural of réclame
1
as in ovations
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval one of those rare films that are the recipient of both critical and popular réclame

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2
as in acclaim
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the great réclame that the novelist enjoyed in his lifetime soon faded after his death

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for réclames
  1. ovations
  2. acclaim
  3. cheers
  4. distinctions
  5. applauses
  6. accolades
  7. plaudits
  8. raves
Noun
  • Jalen Brunson was on center stage in New York again Wednesday, this time for a trio of ovations at the 2026 ESPY Awards.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 16 July 2026
  • The first responders received two separate standing ovations as Higgins detailed their efforts and the significance of their work in giving people hope.
    — Ella Moore July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of ovations
Noun
  • Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Ryan Gosling and a returning Ford, the film received critical acclaim.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
  • Since its debut, the series produced by Media Res, Echo Films and Hello Sunshine has racked up four Emmy Awards and one Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award among critical acclaim.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • Make your house smell like a celebratory cheers every day of the week.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026
  • Then the band paused for dramatic effect, eliciting cheers from the audience, who was largely on their feet.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of cheers
Noun
  • Orlando wiped out all three distinctions before the half-hour mark.
    — Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • Mezcal is typically separated into several different distinctions.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace.
    — Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Definition of applauses
Noun
  • For all his illustrious accolades, Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez can now also celebrate one very huge Royals milestone.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Other accolades include the Joseph Plateau Honorary Award at Gent Film Festival, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the San Sebastian International Film Festival and Best Actress BAFTA award for her role in Appropriate Adult.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 22 July 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Though Hunt and Pacquin rightly won all the plaudits, Neill memorably played the brooding and jealous Alisdair.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • The effort drew plaudits from conservative radio host Glenn Beck.
    — Noam Levey, NPR, 28 June 2026
Definition of plaudits
Noun
  • The Larchmont restaurant is named for Rosenthal’s parents and has earned raves — and inspired long lines — for its comfort food and warm atmosphere.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • But the film itself, which brought in more than $260 million worldwide during its opening weekend and has received raves from many critics, left her unsatisfied.
    — Hillel Italie, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of raves
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“Réclames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/r%C3%A9clames. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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