critical acclaim

collocation in English

meaningsofcriticalandacclaim

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critical
adjective
uk
/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.kəl/
saying that someone or something is bad ...
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acclaim
noun[U]
uk
/əˈkleɪm/us
/əˈkleɪm/
public approval ...
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(Definition ofcriticalandacclaimfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Of the nearly three hundred songs he produced, virtually all were published during his lifetime to warmcriticalacclaim.
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The first installment appeared in 1994 to considerablecriticalacclaim, notably for its 13-page coverage of the/-word.
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Her work brought her popular andcriticalacclaim.
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They may have achieved their aims, but not tocriticalacclaimor to acceptance by the opera-going audience.
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Those composers and performers who received the greatestcriticalacclaimwere always praised for their emotional depth.
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Initially, it was greeted withcriticalacclaim.
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Their assessment might rely on evidence ofcriticalacclaim, or the award of prizes and commendations, as well as being based on the panel members' own knowledge and critical judgement.
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But without a clear set of aesthetic principles shared by both musician and critic, sometimes artists are left surprised and irritated by what earnscriticalacclaim.
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She saw the theatre which puts on shows which receive goodcriticalacclaim.
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The £1.5 million refit has attracted considerablecriticalacclaim.
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Therefore, it is a small company which has attracted positivecriticalacclaimand produces good quality television programmes.
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The production opened to widecriticalacclaim, much of the press commenting on the effectiveness of the open air setting.
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He has received strongcriticalacclaimfrom the international press and musical community.
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The series has receivedcriticalacclaimand nominations for prestigious industry awards.
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They then released more singles over the next few years and their self-titled debut album tocriticalacclaim.
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Having achieved recognition as a balladeer, his singing garnered universalcriticalacclaimfrom musical peers and media.
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However, it garnered widespreadcriticalacclaimfrom the music industry.
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The series has received awards andcriticalacclaim, and the books have sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.
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The song receivedcriticalacclaim, most calling it a highlight of the album and also the boldest track of the album.
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It was his first novel, written when he was 26 years old, and received a great deal ofcriticalacclaim.
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