acclaims

verb

present tense third-person singular of acclaim
as in praises
to declare enthusiastic approval of she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting

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  1. praises
  2. applauds
  3. hails
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  • The editorial praises the Shedd for trying to save the whales in this time of crisis, even though the animals had a record of previous poor living conditions and dubious care.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Sandy praises her crew for performing efficiently under pressure, and gives out the $1,807 each of them earned from a $23,500 tip.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of praises
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  • The crowd applauds, marveling with a mixture of shock and awe at what Zada and his team have done with the footage.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The audience files in quietly, takes their seats, and applauds with almost formal restraint when Olivia and William emerge.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of applauds
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  • Kyiv hails the vote as vital political backing after months of lobbying, but the sanctions’ real impact hinges on how aggressively Washington enforces the new powers at home and abroad.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Techno-optimism hails AI’s transformative potential to solve major social problems and address unmet needs.
    — Marianne Cooper, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hails
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“Acclaims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaims. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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