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

More preseason honors for Malachi Toney The accolades continue to roll in for star Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney ahead of his sophomore season. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Third, the district is ordered to review any recognitions, including awards, given to boys competing on girls sports teams and restore the accolades to any girls excluded because of their presence. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026

Artist Ryan Presley, who is a member of the Marri Ngarr people of the Northern Territory of Australia, has just been awarded the Telstra art prize, the most prestigious First Nations accolade in Australia. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

Kern, a Colorado Springs police officer, had no red flags, Borega says, receiving several accolades from the police chief. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

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