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
Wander’s report is the latest in a string of national accolades for Asheville.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
The accolades poured in for his monumental book, printed on large-format pages with a dark-blue cover and gold lettering on the spine.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Several hundred Tequila entries were evaluated at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and 19 of those Tequilas, all Double Gold winners, are in the final round, contending for the best Tequila expression in their respective category and the top accolade of World’s Best Tequila.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The accolade was given last month by the Illinois Athletic Directors Association at its state conference in East Peoria.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
The accolades poured in for his monumental book, printed on large-format pages with a dark-blue cover and gold lettering on the spine.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Several hundred Tequila entries were evaluated at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and 19 of those Tequilas, all Double Gold winners, are in the final round, contending for the best Tequila expression in their respective category and the top accolade of World’s Best Tequila.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The accolade was given last month by the Illinois Athletic Directors Association at its state conference in East Peoria.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolade
Noun
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In May, Brown paid tribute to husband Jake Bongiovi on his 23rd birthday with a post on social media.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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This hidden cocktail bar pays tribute to Asheville's bold 1907 anti-Prohibitionists who wore red ribbons in defiance.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Even more depressing is the scene at the end of President Andrews' address, when both sides of the aisle and all of the spectators rise in unanimous, unrestrained applause.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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Cameras rolled, the livestream spiked and mission control erupted in applause.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The New York City Society of Professional Journalists honored Alexander with back-to-back awards for best business feature of the year in 2017 and 2018.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village received a commendation by the Laguna Woods City Council on May 28 in recognition of its award as the 72nd Assembly District nonprofit of the year.—
Anita Gosch,
Oc Register,
15 June 2025
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
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There is an acceptance that, somewhat unfairly, on the pitch, Messi’s time at the Parc des Princes will be defined by the failure to lead PSG to Champions League glory.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Several years of renovation were needed to bring back to its former glory this 17th- and 18th-century building, which had been a maternity ward then a hospital in the second half of the 20th century.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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The event, held at the Palladium Times Square in New York City, saw Nat Geo take home the most prizes with six, followed by Netflix with four.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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That makes Sears the real rookie prize heading into 2025-26.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In 1983, Ellison was awarded a distinguished service citation by the University of Kansas Alumni Association.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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Instead, officers must visually observe a driver speeding in order to issue a citation.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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The British American royal and entrepreneur, 43, shared a behind-the-scenes teaser for her lifestyle brand, which launched in April to fan acclaim, in an Instagram post June 23.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Understanding how shy Jones was, Morrison joined her for interviews and used her own literary capital (Sula had recently appeared to acclaim) to advocate for her work.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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