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accolade

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of accolade

1 a formal expression of praise

  • for their exceptional bravery the firefighters received accolades from both local and national officials
Synonyms of accolade

citation, commendation, dithyramb, encomium, eulogium, eulogy, homage, hymn, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute
Words Related to accolade

award, decoration, dedication, honor, prize

acclaim, acclamation, laudation

applause, plaudit(s)

bravo, hallelujah, kudo

approval, cachet, compliment, recommendation
Near Antonyms of accolade

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 of accolade

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

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 of accolade

award, blue ribbon, decoration, distinction, honor, kudo, plume, premium, prize
Words Related to accolade

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

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