Acclaim

Praise

Synonyms: 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

Synonyms: 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

The actor received international acclaim for his performance.

Her book was met with critical acclaim.

The artist earned acclaim for his unique style.

The film opened to widespread acclaim.

He was greeted with loud acclaim by the audience.

Their invention gained global acclaim.

The chef’s new dish drew acclaim from critics.

She accepted the acclaim with humility.

His work won him public acclaim.

The performance was met with thunderous acclaim.