1. The press began to lionize him enthusiastically.

2. Why Are They Forgotten? After the Civil War, Abolitionists were lionized.

3. Synonyms for Acclaimed include admired, celebrated, lionised, lionized, revered, acknowledged, eminent, famous, praised and renowned

4. The Brusque and rather timid young officer is lionized in the drawing-room of Madame Tallien

5. Atwater writes that Jackson talked him into resigning from Howard’s board with a promise to lionize Atwater for doing so

6. Acclaimed adjective celebrated, famous, acknowledged, praised, outstanding, distinguished, admired, renowned, noted, highly rated, eminent, revered, famed, illustrious, well received, much vaunted, highly esteemed, much touted, well thought of, lionized, highly thought of She has published six highly Acclaimed novels.