acclaim

Example Sentences

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Although she had already received a good deal of acclaim, O’Keeffe had begun to feel oppressed by her life in New York with her husband, the pioneering photographer and art dealer Alfred Stieglitz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Before the scandal came to light, Latchford earned acclaim for books detailing the art of the ancient Khmer Empire, which spanned modern-day Cambodia and much else of Southeast Asia.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

That film tells the story of a man falling for the trans director of a dance troupe and received critical acclaim as well the Jury Prize and the "Queer Palm" at Cannes.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

The films in the main series have all set new box office records on release, and combined they have grossed more than £3 billion worldwide, as well as garnering critical acclaim.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

"I want Lady Lysa and her son to acclaim Joffrey as king, to swear fealty, and to—" "—make war on the Starks and TVillys?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin