acclaim
Example Sentences
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There he formulated his concept of sea power, centered the college’s curriculum around it, and earned international acclaim for his writing.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
It was momentous for Franzmann, though the real acclaim came decades later.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
It was there that Hassabis co-designed “Theme Park,” a landmark game with bleeding-edge algorithmic capabilities that earned both critical acclaim and millions of sales.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Reed was nothing if not consistent in his swipes at acclaimed actors and directors alike — the newer the acclaim, the more likely the criticism.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
It quickly won international acclaim and ran for weeks in London and Paris.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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