critical acclaim
Reviewers' high praise
Critical acclaim is enthusiastic praise from professional critics and reviewers.
A film, book, or album that receives critical acclaim has been judged excellent by experts in the field: The movie opened to critical acclaim but modest box office.
The phrase often contrasts with commercial success or popular reception—something can have critical acclaim without selling well, or vice versa.
- rave reviewsHighly positive critiques
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- praiseExpression of approval
- reviewCritical written assessment
- commendationFormal expression of approval
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- success in filmblockbusters, Oscar winners, smash hits, billion dollar club, opening weekend
- receptionapplause, backlash, buzz, hit, flop
- music reviewsalbum review, album reviews, concert review, record reviews, positive review
- success indicatorssold out, rave reviews, gold medal, award winner, standing ovation
- successsuccess, succeeds, achievement, wins, triumph
- biographiesbiography, biographies, autobiography, autobiographies, memoir
critical acclaimcommercial success
Profitable market performance
mass appeal · ticket sales · fan favorite · cult following · streaming numbers
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