Synonyms of accolade

accolade

noun

ˈa-kə-ˌlād 

1

as in tribute

a formal expression of praise

for their exceptional bravery the firefighters received accolades from both local and national officials

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tribute
• commendation
• award
• citation
• homage
• prize
• hymn
• encomium
• acclaim
• eulogium
• eulogy
• paean
• salutation
• applause
• panegyric
• dithyramb
• honor
• dedication
• laudation
• acclamation
• decoration
• approval
• recommendation
• compliment
• hallelujah
• plaudit(s)
• cachet
• kudo
• bravo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• condemnation
• indictment
• censure
• rebuke
• denunciation
• reprimand
• lecture
• correction
• sermon
• reproof
• admonition
• harangue

2

as in applause

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

winning the Nobel Prize for Physics is generally regarded as the highest accolade for a physicist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applause
• glory
• acclaim
• honor
• credit
• praise
• fame
• commendation
• distinction
• ovation
• kudos
• laurels
• homage
• laud
• sun
• props
• tribute
• réclame
• repute
• renown
• celebrity
• plaudit
• bay(s)
• compliment
• encomium
• acclamation
• recommendation
• eulogy
• toast
• panegyric
• rave
• citation
• rhapsody
• kudo
• enshrinement
• exaltation
• elevation
• glorification
• enthronement
• note

3

as in award

something given in recognition of achievement

a screen performance that won virtually every accolade that the film world has to offer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• award
• prize
• honor
• trophy
• medal
• premium
• decoration
• plume
• distinction
• blue ribbon
• badge
• kudo
• applause
• cup
• plate
• ribbon
• laurel
• crown
• commendation
• plaque
• tribute
• plaudit
• eulogy
• homage
• compliment
• paean
• panegyric
• encomium
• citation
• order
• honorable mention
• hallelujah
• bravo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accolade

The accolade is especially fitting for Swift, a seven-time VMAs Best Direction nominee. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

In receiving the award, Arjona joins a rich roster of talents, including actress Maude Apatow who was bestowed with the accolade last year. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

The New York menswear brand has teamed up with the folks at Bose on an ultra-stylish pair of second-generation QuietComfort Ultra cans, which nabbed the accolade of best noise-canceling headphones in our 2026 Audio Awards. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Langley has nine nominations heading into the November awards show, while Lambert is up for seven accolades. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

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