Definition of accolade
1a
: a mark of acknowledgment : award
received the highest accolade of his profession
b
: an expression of praise
a movie that has drawn accolades from both fans and critics
2a
: a ceremonial embrace
b
: a ceremony or salute conferring knighthood
3
music
: a brace or a line used in music to join two or more staffs carrying simultaneous parts
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The first known use of accolade was in 1591
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