réclames

noun

plural of réclame
1
as in ovations
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval one of those rare films that are the recipient of both critical and popular réclame

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2
as in acclaim
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the great réclame that the novelist enjoyed in his lifetime soon faded after his death

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for réclames
  1. ovations
  2. acclaim
  3. cheers
  4. distinctions
  5. applauses
  6. accolades
  7. plaudits
  8. raves
Noun
  • Jalen Brunson was on center stage in New York again Wednesday, this time for a trio of ovations at the 2026 ESPY Awards.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 16 July 2026
  • The first responders received two separate standing ovations as Higgins detailed their efforts and the significance of their work in giving people hope.
    — Ella Moore July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of ovations
Noun
  • Her debut novel, Perish, was published to great acclaim in 2022.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Taylor-Joy initially gained acclaim as an indie darling in films like The Witch and Thoroughbreds.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • Tuesday night in Queens was no different, as Eala fans filled the 14,000-capacity Louis Armstrong Stadium with Filipino flags and roaring cheers.
    — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But there were cheers for Chiefs center Jack Rudnay and linebacker Willie Lanier.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheers
Noun
  • These distinctions matter for experts who want to earn trust because the actions needed to demonstrate one aspect of trustworthiness may not demonstrate other aspects.
    — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In James’s hands, these branching options can seem to amount to distinctions without a difference.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace.
    — Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Definition of applauses
Noun
  • OutKick Dropkick asked Jordan in a recent interview what the accolades meant to her.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • His accolades also include a Grammy nomination for Kx5, his collaboration with producer deadmau5.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Colony was a huge hit when it was released in South Korean cinemas and won plaudits from critics.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Target, which has had back-to-back strong quarters, is beginning to see results from efforts to cut prices and freshen its merchandise, with new CEO Michael Fiddelke so far earning plaudits from Wall Street.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of plaudits
Noun
  • Those films became major Oscar contenders after scoring raves in Venice.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Driver won raves for his performance as a 1986 Long Island ex-cop who tangles with the Russian mafia in James Gray’s family thriller.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of raves
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“Réclames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/r%C3%A9clames. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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