What does the cryptic crossword clue "Article penned by mature editor is greatly praised (8)" mean?

The definition is "greatly praised". The wordplay uses charade, container. A (synonym of "Article") + ADULT (synonym of "mature") + ED (synonym of "editor") [container: "penned"]; definition: "greatly praised" The answer is ADULATED.

Article penned by mature editor is greatly praised (8)

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