Acclaim
/əˈkleɪm/verb
To praise or compliment someone or something enthusiastically.
The young pianist's performance was acclaimed by all the critics.
Often appears as...
- acclaimed artist
- universally acclaimed
noun
Public praise or recognition for a person or their work.
The new novel received high acclaim from the press.
Often appears as...
- earning acclaim
- critical acclaim
verb
To officially announce or declare something, often with praise or applause.
They acclaimed him as the greatest writer of modern times.
Often appears as...
- acclaimed as
- acclaimed for
verb
To praise or compliment someone or something enthusiastically.
The young pianist's performance was acclaimed by all the critics.
Often appears as...
- acclaimed artist
- universally acclaimed
noun
Public praise or recognition for a person or their work.
The new novel received high acclaim from the press.
Often appears as...
- earning acclaim
- critical acclaim
verb
To officially announce or declare something, often with praise or applause.
They acclaimed him as the greatest writer of modern times.
Often appears as...
- acclaimed as
- acclaimed for
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Enthusiastic Praise
Use 'acclaim' for strong, positive reactions, often in a professional or formal context.
Her innovative research has been acclaimed in scientific communities.
Pro Tip 2/3Collective Admiration
'Acclaim' implies admiration from not just one person, but a group or community.
The artist was acclaimed at the international exhibit.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Public
Acclaiming is usually done publicly, like in reviews, awards, or speeches.
The director was acclaimed for his work at the public gala.
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The chaotic brilliance...
These chaotic canvases won rapid acclaim and attention. But despite his increasingly mainstream audience, Basquiat insisted on depicting challenging themes of identity and oppression. Marginalized figures take center stage, such as prisoners, cooks and janitors.
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The secrets of the...
But despite this inauspicious premiere, the symphony quickly won acclaim. One critic likened the piece to “glowing beams of light, piercing through the darkness.” This intensity persists throughout the composition,
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What makes the Great...
It's also often acclaimed as the only man-made structure visible from space. Unfortunately, that's not at all true. In low Earth orbit, all sorts of structures, like bridges, highways and airports are visible,
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How do ventilators work?...
by inserting a tube into its trachea and blowing air to inflate its lungs. In 1555, this procedure didn’t warrant much acclaim. But today, Vesalius’s treatise is recognized
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The Profound Power of...
Our dad had helped to build so many things. Gun emplacements in World War II; a new industrial park; a vibrant hobby as a self-taught and later acclaimed woodcarver;
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How a "Hi Level" Mindset...
More specifically, a Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist. A quote unquote critically acclaimed, world-renowned B-list celebrity. But to be honest, more like B minus.
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How to speak so that...
to be powerful and to make change in the world. Fortunately, these things spell a word. The word is "hail," and it has a great definition as well. I'm not talking about the stuff that falls from the sky and hits you on the head. I'm talking about this definition, to greet or acclaim enthusiastically,
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How we must respond to...
Yesterday, we kicked off this series with an interview from acclaimed psychologist Susan David, who offered us some tips on how to really be our best selves in these trying times. And we're going to switch gears a little bit today from thinking about our own personal mental health
Video examples
We need women in...
such a thing and it was so proud I was so proud to have this woman president there but I didn't know and I extended the invitation every day in two weeks but in any event it was something quite spectacular for all Americans and for the world to see this woman acclaimed in
Video examples
The chaotic brilliance...
These chaotic canvases won rapid acclaim and attention. But despite his increasingly mainstream audience, Basquiat insisted on depicting challenging themes of identity and oppression. Marginalized figures take center stage, such as prisoners, cooks and janitors.
Video examples
The secrets of the...
But despite this inauspicious premiere, the symphony quickly won acclaim. One critic likened the piece to “glowing beams of light, piercing through the darkness.” This intensity persists throughout the composition,
Video examples
What makes the Great...
It's also often acclaimed as the only man-made structure visible from space. Unfortunately, that's not at all true. In low Earth orbit, all sorts of structures, like bridges, highways and airports are visible,
Video examples
How do ventilators work?...
by inserting a tube into its trachea and blowing air to inflate its lungs. In 1555, this procedure didn’t warrant much acclaim. But today, Vesalius’s treatise is recognized
Video examples
The Profound Power of...
Our dad had helped to build so many things. Gun emplacements in World War II; a new industrial park; a vibrant hobby as a self-taught and later acclaimed woodcarver;
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How a "Hi Level" Mindset...
More specifically, a Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist. A quote unquote critically acclaimed, world-renowned B-list celebrity. But to be honest, more like B minus.
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Bird-Watching While...
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Rohit Shetty
Indian Director
Singham' was one-and-a-half stars all over, and it was one of the biggest hits of my career. It gave me so much respect. People think if it's not critically acclaimed, you won't get respect. But that's not true. Even if you get one star, your film will do well if the audience wants to see it.
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Adam Green
American Director
Hollywood is a roulette wheel. Each project dictates what's going to happen for you next, and it doesn't really matter that your project is critically acclaimed or won awards or has fans worldwide. It's a matter of how many movie tickets and DVDs and on-demand movies that you sell.
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Saif Ali Khan
Indian Actor
A film has to be for commercial success as well as earn you respect as an artist. You don't want to do only things that are designed to run commercially, and neither do you want to do things that get acclaim but don't run.
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Mike Colter
American Actor
I've always wanted to be on a show that's well respected and had critical acclaim and that people like to watch, and at the same time find something that, for me, as an actor, is interesting and challenging.
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Kiran Rao
Indian Producer
We want box office success, critical acclaim, awards and everything else. But I think when the audience likes a film, that appreciation is far more fulfilling, far more satisfying than any award.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
American President
Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends.
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Mickey Rourke
American Actor
The acclaim I'm getting for 'The Wrestler' means everything in the world to me. But it also means I can't take my foot off the gas pedal.
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Guru Randhawa
Indian Musician
Bollywood, no doubt, has a wider acclaim, and it feels top of the world to see people from all around the world dancing to my songs.
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Akshay Kumar
Indian Actor
I'm glad that I'm being acclaimed as an actor. Today, when my hard work has paid off I can chill out about it.
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Robert Snodgrass
Scottish Footballer
It's hard to enjoy the acclaim and savor the praise when the team isn't winning.
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Rohit Shetty
Indian Director
Singham' was one-and-a-half stars all over, and it was one of the biggest hits of my career. It gave me so much respect. People think if it's not critically acclaimed, you won't get respect. But that's not true. Even if you get one star, your film will do well if the audience wants to see it.
Quote examples
Adam Green
American Director
Hollywood is a roulette wheel. Each project dictates what's going to happen for you next, and it doesn't really matter that your project is critically acclaimed or won awards or has fans worldwide. It's a matter of how many movie tickets and DVDs and on-demand movies that you sell.
Quote examples
Saif Ali Khan
Indian Actor
A film has to be for commercial success as well as earn you respect as an artist. You don't want to do only things that are designed to run commercially, and neither do you want to do things that get acclaim but don't run.
Quote examples
Mike Colter
American Actor
I've always wanted to be on a show that's well respected and had critical acclaim and that people like to watch, and at the same time find something that, for me, as an actor, is interesting and challenging.
Quote examples
Kiran Rao
Indian Producer
We want box office success, critical acclaim, awards and everything else. But I think when the audience likes a film, that appreciation is far more fulfilling, far more satisfying than any award.
Quote examples
Dwight D. Eisenhower
American President
Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends.
Quote examples
Mickey Rourke
American Actor
The acclaim I'm getting for 'The Wrestler' means everything in the world to me. But it also means I can't take my foot off the gas pedal.
Quote examples
Guru Randhawa
Indian Musician
Bollywood, no doubt, has a wider acclaim, and it feels top of the world to see people from all around the world dancing to my songs.
Quote examples
Akshay Kumar
Indian Actor
I'm glad that I'm being acclaimed as an actor. Today, when my hard work has paid off I can chill out about it.
Quote examples
Robert Snodgrass
Scottish Footballer
It's hard to enjoy the acclaim and savor the praise when the team isn't winning.
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