Acclamation
noun
Loud and enthusiastic approval, typically from a crowd.
She was chosen as the party leader by acclamation.
Often appears as...
- win by acclamation
- elected by acclamation
noun
The process of voting in favor of someone or something in a loud and clear way.
The candidate secured the nomination by acclamation.
Often appears as...
- nomination by acclamation
- election by acclamation
noun
A shout of approval or praise.
His bold decision was met with an acclamation of support from his peers.
Often appears as...
- acclamation of support
- acclamation of joy
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Literary
noun
Loud and enthusiastic approval, typically from a crowd.
She was chosen as the party leader by acclamation.
Often appears as...
- win by acclamation
- elected by acclamation
noun
The process of voting in favor of someone or something in a loud and clear way.
The candidate secured the nomination by acclamation.
Often appears as...
- nomination by acclamation
- election by acclamation
noun
A shout of approval or praise.
His bold decision was met with an acclamation of support from his peers.
Often appears as...
- acclamation of support
- acclamation of joy
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Enthusiastic Crowds
Used when many people express strong, positive feelings together, usually at events.
The athlete's stunning performance was met with acclamation from the stadium.
Pro Tip 2/3Noteworthy Praise
Indicates recognition is significant and comes from many, not just one person.
After the successful mission, the astronaut was welcomed back with acclamation.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Clapping
More intense than applause; it may include cheering and shouting.
The announcement of free tickets was received with loud acclamation.
Pro Tip 1/3Enthusiastic Crowds
Used when many people express strong, positive feelings together, usually at events.
The athlete's stunning performance was met with acclamation from the stadium.
Pro Tip 2/3Noteworthy Praise
Indicates recognition is significant and comes from many, not just one person.
After the successful mission, the astronaut was welcomed back with acclamation.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Clapping
More intense than applause; it may include cheering and shouting.
The announcement of free tickets was received with loud acclamation.
Pro Tip 1/3Enthusiastic Crowds
Used when many people express strong, positive feelings together, usually at events.
The athlete's stunning performance was met with acclamation from the stadium.
Pro Tip 2/3Noteworthy Praise
Indicates recognition is significant and comes from many, not just one person.
After the successful mission, the astronaut was welcomed back with acclamation.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Clapping
More intense than applause; it may include cheering and shouting.
The announcement of free tickets was received with loud acclamation.
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Quote examples
Himesh Reshammiya
Indian Actor
The concept of 'The Voice' has received acclamation worldwide. There will be blind auditions where the coaches will pick contestants without seeing them. It will be a unique concept for the Indian audience.
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Mary MacLane
Canadian Writer
I want to write such things as compel the admiring acclamation of the world at large, such things as are written but once in years, things subtle but distinctly different from the books written every day.
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Victor Banerjee
Indian Actor
Kalyug' and 'A Passage to India' did get me a lot of recognition and acclamation. But for some reason I stopped getting offers from Bollywood after that.
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Tony Snow
American Journalist
George W. Bush broke a mold four years ago: Even though he lost the popular vote, he governed as if he had won by acclamation.
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Frederica Mathewes-Green
Author
People just don't realize how much peer pressure, the desire for peer acclamation, influences them.
Quote examples
Himesh Reshammiya
Indian Actor
The concept of 'The Voice' has received acclamation worldwide. There will be blind auditions where the coaches will pick contestants without seeing them. It will be a unique concept for the Indian audience.
Quote examples
Mary MacLane
Canadian Writer
I want to write such things as compel the admiring acclamation of the world at large, such things as are written but once in years, things subtle but distinctly different from the books written every day.
Quote examples
Victor Banerjee
Indian Actor
Kalyug' and 'A Passage to India' did get me a lot of recognition and acclamation. But for some reason I stopped getting offers from Bollywood after that.
Quote examples
Tony Snow
American Journalist
George W. Bush broke a mold four years ago: Even though he lost the popular vote, he governed as if he had won by acclamation.
Quote examples
Frederica Mathewes-Green
Author
People just don't realize how much peer pressure, the desire for peer acclamation, influences them.
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