acclaimed

Definition of acclaimednext
past tense of acclaim

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of acclaimed But, as Zirin observes, Zinn’s version of the American story was far from universally acclaimed. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026 Humm will be his more casual à la carte restaurant, promising the same culinary excellence that Humm (the chef) is acclaimed for. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026 As Navarro smiled and acclaimed the crowd, Boisson smashed her racket on the court directly behind her. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The documentary was directed by British filmmakers Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, already acclaimed for their indie rock doc chops. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 Starring Birbiglia, Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Kate Micucci, Tami Sagher and Chris Gethard, that critically acclaimed SXSW dramedy released in 2016. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 Many viewers praised the former child star as the beating heart of the series, and it was critically acclaimed. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 The show is an adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ acclaimed 2023 novel of the same name, which sees a group of high school seniors at an elite Los Angeles prep school hunted by a serial killer in 1981. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 However, other acclaimed Glen Scotia malts, like the 12-Year-Old and 15-Year-Old, are widely available in the US, showcasing the quality of this historic Scottish region. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclaimed
Verb
  • Republican lawmakers -- many of them in tough election contests where soaring fuel costs are driving voter anger -- praised the agreement.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • It was praised by criminal justice advocates as a step toward a new, more thoughtful approach to the court system.
    — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Mac Haddow of the American Kratom Association has applauded the DEA’s 7-OH ban but has also blamed irresponsible consumers for any deaths caused by natural kratom use.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Bryan’s on-stage statement immediately drew a lot of negative feedback from conservative fans, although there are pockets on the right that have come out against Israel’s actions in Gaza who applauded Bryan.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Monday hailed down a tanker transiting the strait and ordered the ship to turn around or face attack, according to an incident report from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The passengers who halted the attack and helped regain control of the aircraft have been hailed as heroes in Israel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaimed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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