ACCLAIMED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

acclaimed

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Definition of acclaimed

past tense of acclaim

as in praised

to declare enthusiastic approval of she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting

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Recent Examples of acclaimed The show was acclaimed by both critics and audiences. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 Tip Toe has been widely acclaimed overseas. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 June 2026 The limited run of the acclaimed, hit play starring Tony-winner John Lithgow is coming to its pre-scheduled close. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2026 The team behind the popular and acclaimed Buckhead restaurant the Chastain has announced a second concept opening in 2027. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 29 June 2026 The dish is highly acclaimed in Kansas City, named one of Kansas City Magazine’s best breakfast dishes in 2024. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026 BAMtheatre is a year-round, acclaimed, prize-winning youth theater conservatory, with its own building in Westmont, and has almost 3,000 students each year. — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026 Other routes point drivers toward Norðaravatn, a tranquil village lake that was recently transformed by the islands’ acclaimed ‘Closed for Maintenance’ environmental initiative, where global volunteers and locals hand-built a scenic walking path to protect the surrounding terrain. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

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Councilman Jimmy Inman also praised the late man in an emotional Facebook post.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
McMahon praised Wagner for complying with federal guidelines in a DOE press release.

— Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of praised

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As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
The American Principles Project, a right-wing advocacy group that has helped states draft laws to restrict transgender rights, applauded Tuesday’s ruling.

— Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026

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