1
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
The musician’s list of accolades runs long.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder has several accolades to his name.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Since its opening in 2009, the course has garnered accolades from Golf Digest, Golfweek, Golf Magazine, and Utah’s Best of State.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The accolades and the records are wonderful, but the validation for the fans to have that moment in pop culture was the real victory for us.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder has several accolades to his name.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Since its opening in 2009, the course has garnered accolades from Golf Digest, Golfweek, Golf Magazine, and Utah’s Best of State.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The accolades and the records are wonderful, but the validation for the fans to have that moment in pop culture was the real victory for us.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accolade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolade
Noun
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See the Hutchins Center’s tribute post to Professor Morgan below.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Now, in the wake of Ladd’s death, the upcoming interview standa as a heartfelt tribute to an extraordinary life and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter — two generations of women who redefined endurance, artistry and grace in Hollywood.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The audience burst into applause after the first movement.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a white tux, the groom emerged to rousing applause, according to videographer Moziko Wind.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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The district board is set to adopt its 2025-26 grant award list at its regular meeting Tuesday.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Durant is one of just five players to win consecutive Finals MVP awards, alongside Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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LaBare earned commendation from the Navy during his actions in the raid.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The film marks the first directing credit for Robert Wise (later of 1951's The Day the Earth Stood Still and 1965's The Sound of Music glory), since he was uncredited for directing additional sequences in The Magnificent Ambersons two years prior.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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There were barrel racers slicing turns like poetry, bull riders gripping for glory, and calf ropers moving with the precision of surgeons.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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This novel was nominated for the Booker prize in 2021 and was praised for being genre-bending.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and the number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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When asked for a copy of that legal analysis, USDA and the Speaker's office referred USA TODAY to a memo with no supporting legal citations.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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An editor later updated the citation to point to an Axios article.—
NPR,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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The 65-year-old has received acclaim for roles such as Gloria Trillo on The Sopranos, earning her an Emmy nomination in 2001.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite examining one of the most notorious American serial killers in history (played here by Michael Chernus), this show, which has received wide critical acclaim, doesn’t directly depict any of Gacy’s crimes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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