accolade

accolade

noun

Definition of ACCOLADE

1

a formal expression of praise <for their exceptional bravery the firefighters received accolades from both local and national officials>

Synonyms accolade, citation, commendation, dithyramb, eulogium, eulogy, homage, hymn, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute

Related Words award, decoration, dedication, honor, prize; acclaim, acclamation, laudation; applause, plaudit(s); bravo, hallelujah, kudo; approval, cachet, compliment, recommendation

Near Antonyms censure, condemnation, denunciation, indictment, rebuke, reprimand, reproof; admonition, correction, harangue, lecture, sermon

2

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement <winning the Nobel Prize for Physics is generally regarded as the highest accolade for a physicist>

Synonyms acclaim, accolade, applause, bay(s), credit, distinction, homage, honor, kudos, laud, laurels, props [slang], réclame, sun

Related Words celebrity, fame, renown, repute; compliment, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, toast, tribute; acclamation, ovation, plaudit, praise, rave, rhapsody; citation, commendation, kudo, note, recommendation; elevation, enshrinement, enthronement, exaltation, glorification

3

something given in recognition of achievement <a screen performance that won virtually every accolade that the film world has to offer>

Synonyms accolade, blue ribbon, decoration, distinction, honor, kudo, plume, premium, prize

Related Words badge, crown, cup, laurel, medal, order, plaque, plate, ribbon, trophy; applause, bravo, encomium, eulogy, hallelujah, homage, paean, panegyric, plaudit, tribute; citation, commendation, compliment, honorable mention