Praise
Praise, cheer, express approval of, express admiration for, pay tribute to, eulogize, congratulate, sing the praises of, rave about, heap praise on, say nice things about, pat on the back, salute, lionize, admire, toast, adulate, extol, honour, clap, big someone/something up, cry someone/something up, laud, proclaim, declare, hail as, admired, lionized, honoured, exalted, vaunted, well thought of, acknowledged, venerable, great, distinguished, illustrious, estimable, noted, of repute, considerable, applaud, commend, approve, welcome, speak highly of, compliment, celebrate, praise to the skies, go into raptures about/over, wax lyrical about, make much of, take one's hat off to, throw bouquets at, exalt, hail, flatter, vaunt, glorify, hymn, crack someone/something up, ballyhoo, emblazon, panegyrize, announce, pronounce, celebrated, highly rated, revered, esteemed, lauded, much touted, well received, eminent, august, renowned, prestigious, pre-eminent, of note, notable, and of high standing.
Applause
Praise, cheers, tribute, acclamation, plaudits, admiration, congratulations, welcome, kudos, homage, a pat on the back, encomium, bouquets, testimonial, laudation, applause, ovation, accolade, salutes, approval, approbation, commendation, flattery, adulation, compliment, eulogy, panegyric, laurels, extolment, and eulogium.
Example Sentences of Acclaim
He was greeted with loud acclaim by the audience.
The chef’s new dish drew acclaim from critics.
The band rose to acclaim after their first album.
The young writer’s debut was met with acclaim.
They sought acclaim but stayed true to their values.
The actor received international acclaim for his performance.
The artist earned acclaim for his unique style.
He achieved great acclaim in the tech world.