acclaimed

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adjective

ac·​claimed ə-ˈklāmd How to pronounce acclaimed (audio)
Synonyms of acclaimed
: enthusiastically praised
an acclaimed performance/performer
the city's most acclaimed restaurants
Greenfeld is best known as a journalist, the author of five acclaimed books of nonfiction …—Jay McInerney

acclaimed

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past tense and past participle of acclaim entry 1

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The acclaimed chef reveals how Korean temple cuisine inspired his new book, Mindful Cooking, and shares his favorite restaurants, markets, and cultural experiences in Korea. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026 The disagreement led to a contentious back-and-forth before acclaimed singer/instrumentalist Meshell Ndegeocello approached the stage to calm Glasper and offer him a drink. — William E. Ketchum Iii, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The closures come less than a month after Magic Mountain announced the permanent closure of its acclaimed X2 ride, the first roller coaster in the world that spun riders 360 degrees in their seats. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 It was filmed at two acclaimed Halloween attractions in Kansas City’s Historic West Bottoms neighborhood, in partnership with Full Moon Productions. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclaimed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of acclaimed was in 1867

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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclaimed. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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