: enthusiastically praised
an acclaimed performance/performer
the city's most acclaimed restaurants
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The film catapulted the Philadelphia native to stardom, leading to acclaimed performances in films like JFK, Apollo 13, and Mystic River.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Andress, one of the most acclaimed young singer-songwriters in country music this past decade, had made headlines last summer for doing a notoriously off-key version of the anthem prior to the MLB Home Run Derby.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Scott, meanwhile, leads Severance, Apple TV’s acclaimed psychological thriller exec produced and directed by Ben Stiller.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Raye and Julian Richardson, the store has served as a meeting place for acclaimed authors including Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, and James Baldwin.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Andress, one of the most acclaimed young singer-songwriters in country music this past decade, had made headlines last summer for doing a notoriously off-key version of the anthem prior to the MLB Home Run Derby.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Scott, meanwhile, leads Severance, Apple TV’s acclaimed psychological thriller exec produced and directed by Ben Stiller.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Raye and Julian Richardson, the store has served as a meeting place for acclaimed authors including Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, and James Baldwin.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Acclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclaimed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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