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
  • Pete Alonso received multiple ovations in his return to Citi Field before Monday night’s game even began.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Ink and Wild Horse Nine teams were still acclimating to the high altitude after flying in directly from Venice, where their films were greeted with lengthy standing ovations.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of ovations
Noun
  • The buzzy portrait of Tesla, X and SpaceX chief Elon Musk premiered at Venice to critical acclaim, currently sitting at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes (off 28 reviews, see Deadline’s here).
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Like Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong, Widow’s Bay standout Kate O’Flynn could parlay her prestige-TV acclaim to Oscar attention for Tender Loving Care.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • Davidson's request was immediately met with cheers and thunderous applause from the studio audience.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The passengers, most of them Israeli, flew home later Wednesday on a separate plane, to cheers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheers
Noun
  • The latest Michelin Guide awarded stars or distinctions to 11 restaurants that have temporarily or permanently closed because of the war.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The tracks differ in ways meaningful to the distinctions in responsibilities.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • The movie was met with multiple mid-screening applauses as the crowd went wild for all the kaiju mayhem on screen.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
  • 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
  • Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The accolades—five Pro Bowls, two All-Pros and offensive rookie of the year—speak for themselves.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Webster’s version of Macbeth won plaudits for its staging and revolutionary use of sound.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Top plaudits at the San Sebastián Co-Production Forum served by contrast to highlight first or second time directors, though two are already fast emerging auteurs.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of plaudits
Noun
  • Tourists pop in for a quick look around, while music fans sometimes come for raves and concerts.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The shows may be the official business of the week, but once the lights go down, the calendar fills up with store cocktails, intimate dinners, afterparties, brand activations and blockbuster raves — most of the time, all on the same night.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 22 Sep. 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 12 Oct. 2026.

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