acclaim
Enthusiastic public approval
Acclaim is enthusiastic public praise or approval.
A film receives critical acclaim; an athlete basks in acclaim after a record-breaking performance.
As a verb, to acclaim is to praise publicly and enthusiastically: The novel was acclaimed as a masterpiece.
Someone acclaimed is widely celebrated: the acclaimed director's latest work.
Formal expression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- plauditsEnthusiastic public approval
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- tributeOffering of respect
adulation · laurels · ovation · accolade · endorsement · eulogy · panegyric · encomium
Extended audience applause
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- bravoAcclaim for performers
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
clapping · audience · fans · admirers · supporters · reception · critics · reviewers
Confirmation of receipt
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
visibility · prominence · distinction · esteem · status · credibility · profile · appreciation
Widespread acclaim and recognition
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- eminenceElevated rank or renown
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
prominence · notoriety · distinction · superstardom · legend · luminary · high-profile · reputation
Metal honor token
- trophyAward for winning
- prizeReward for winning
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
laurels · laureate · ribbon · certificate · nomination · winner · recipient · ceremony
commendation
Formal expression of approval
tribute · adulation · laurels · ovation · accolade · endorsement · eulogy · panegyric · encomium · appreciation
ovation
Extended audience applause
encore · clapping · audience · fans · admirers · supporters · reception · critics · reviewers · crowd
acknowledgment
Confirmation of receipt
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- acceptanceConsent to receive
awareness · visibility · prominence · distinction · esteem · status · credibility · profile · appreciation · notice
renown
Widespread acclaim and recognition
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- eminenceElevated rank or renown
prestige · prominence · notoriety · distinction · superstardom · legend · luminary · high-profile · reputation · standing
medal
Metal honor token
decoration · laurels · laureate · ribbon · certificate · nomination · winner · recipient · ceremony · presentation
- honorsmedal, award, trophy, certificate, prize
- crowd pleaserscrowd pleaser, encores, crowd favorite, standing ovations, fan favorite
- endorsementsendorsement, spokesperson, recommendation, top pick, approval
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
- Esteemrespect, honor, admiration, regard, reverence
- famefame, famous, celebrity, renown, famed
acclaimcriticism
Judgment of faults
condemnation · censure · denunciation · disapproval · disparagement
- critically acclaimedPraised by professional reviewers
- critical acclaimPraise from reviewers
- international acclaimWidespread foreign praise
- undeserved acclaimPraise given without justification