réclames

noun

plural of réclame
1
as in ovations
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval one of those rare films that are the recipient of both critical and popular réclame

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2
as in acclaim
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the great réclame that the novelist enjoyed in his lifetime soon faded after his death

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for réclames
  1. ovations
  2. acclaim
  3. cheers
  4. distinctions
  5. applauses
  6. accolades
  7. plaudits
  8. raves
Noun
  • Jalen Brunson was on center stage in New York again Wednesday, this time for a trio of ovations at the 2026 ESPY Awards.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 16 July 2026
  • The first responders received two separate standing ovations as Higgins detailed their efforts and the significance of their work in giving people hope.
    — Ella Moore July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of ovations
Noun
  • For modern audiences, this scene likely evokes the imaginative world of Toy Story, the long-running film franchise about the secret lives of children’s toys, which launched to great acclaim in 1995 and recently released its fifth installment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kusama represented Japan at the 1993 Venice Biennale, becoming the first female artist to solely represent Japan at the event, and the accumulation of her work was met with acclaim.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • When Butler’s promotion was announced, loud cheers came from several of her colleagues from both the high school and the AOEC, as well as others.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a different kind of school spirit, one built not only on cheers and rivalry, but also on trust, patience and the understanding that the animal’s needs must always come first.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheers
Noun
  • Corruption talk blurs the distinctions between these three distinct things.
    — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Grip is phenomenal, as are the electric motors These differences are subtle but important distinctions that bolster the 849 as a more refined follow-up to the SF90.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace.
    — Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Definition of applauses
Noun
  • All these accolades and swift-but-eventful years later, the persona of the guy who became a wonder of the world remains intact and part of his unique appeal.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Parton provided a great example of true allyship—not the surface-level kind that many engage in for proverbial cookies, public praise and accolades.
    — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Target, which has had back-to-back strong quarters, is beginning to see results from efforts to cut prices and freshen its merchandise, with new CEO Michael Fiddelke so far earning plaudits from Wall Street.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Target, which has had back-to-back strong quarters, is beginning to see results from efforts to cut prices and freshen its merchandise, with new CEO Michael Fiddelke earning plaudits from Wall Street so far.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of plaudits
Noun
  • In Bushwick, the industrial spaces outside Manhattan that once attracted artists are now increasingly rented for all-night raves, co-working spaces, or even converted into a members’ only club.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In a video posted by the league on social media, White raves about Surtain’s do-it-all ability at cornerback.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of raves
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“Réclames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/r%C3%A9clames. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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