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as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
for their exceptional bravery the firefighters received accolades from both local and national officials
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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
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as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
a screen performance that won virtually every accolade that the film world has to offer
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Recent Examples of accolade
Underwood first rose to prominence as a stand-up with appearances on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and BET’s Comic View, before becoming the longest-running co-host of CBS’s The Talk, earning five Daytime Emmys for her work there, among other accolades.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Local eateries across Charlotte keep raking in the accolades.
—Evan Moore
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
But more than any business accolade, Leah has found success doing the thing that every influencer wants to but almost none manages.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
To compile the list, Tasting Table considered awards, accolades and honors from the Michelin Guide and James Beard Foundation and sought out chefs who have studied and worked in France.
—Connie Ogle
may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Local eateries across Charlotte keep raking in the accolades.
—Evan Moore
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
But more than any business accolade, Leah has found success doing the thing that every influencer wants to but almost none manages.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
To compile the list, Tasting Table considered awards, accolades and honors from the Michelin Guide and James Beard Foundation and sought out chefs who have studied and worked in France.
—Connie Ogle
may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolade
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Paying tribute to a South Carolina town destroyed in the 1950s for a nuclear materials plant, the Durham avant-folk trio's disquieting new album is both a community service and a spiritual offering.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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The news of Busch’s death has sent the motorsports world reeling, with tributes pouring in from all over the globe to Busch’s tenacity and penchant for winning.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Whose response was not condemnation, but applause!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Fellow graduates and attendees burst into applause as Alshabraway covered her mouth and accepted his proposal with a smile on her face.—
Reeti Malhotra
Updated May 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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To support the magazine’s award-winning journalism, photography, short films, and podcasts, subscribe today.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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There are other commendations that could be thrown on, like how this might be McCartney’s best album of the 21st century.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even during the glory years with Joe Gibbs, in which Busch won a majority of his races and his two championships, he was hated.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Despite podcasting’s junior status on global revenue, podcasting’s revenue is upward at supersonic speed, while Movies are trying to recapture its former glory from 2019.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Growth, in the end, may be the greater prize, and an outcome not as reliant on a few bounces one summer afternoon.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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Scenes like this are becoming increasingly common as cities respond to visible homelessness with more citations, arrests, and encampment sweeps.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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These systems demonstrated the ability to generate coherent legal text and assist with analytical tasks, while also highlighting important limitations—particularly around hallucinated citations and the need for human oversight.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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On-screen, Armitage’s portrayal of the socially awkward Sheldon has earned him critical acclaim.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Captain Reece James made a point of pushing McFarlane to take acclaim from Chelsea fans in the stands after those results, a strong sign his contribution is significant and appreciated.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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