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
Schwartzstein doesn’t have the accolades or name recognition of Michaels or Herbstreit.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Chalamet is considered a frontrunner for Best Actor, particularly after winning the same accolade at the Critics Choice Awards last Sunday.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The 23-year-old Smith-Njigba cares more about team success than individual accolades.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The film has had a fulsome festival run landing various accolades along the way, including two awards at the British Short Film Awards.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Chalamet is considered a frontrunner for Best Actor, particularly after winning the same accolade at the Critics Choice Awards last Sunday.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The 23-year-old Smith-Njigba cares more about team success than individual accolades.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The film has had a fulsome festival run landing various accolades along the way, including two awards at the British Short Film Awards.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolade
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The event will also feature a tribute to the late designer and entrepreneur Giorgio Armani.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Look to Spinelli Kilcollin’s Ami collection for gifts paying tribute to lasting friendship, romance of any hue or even a tender reminder of self-love.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Laughter, gasps and applause are not uncommon, according to defectors and foreign visitors who have attended such events.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The plea led to some applause in the crowd.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Christie was later made a dame commander of the British Empire; Heyer never received any awards, but her husband was appointed Queen’s Counsel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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He's won every single award there is to win.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The fact that on this occasion senior officers chose a very light touch, preserving still-new representative institutions while not directly disobeying a direct presidential order, is extraordinary – and deserves far more comment and commendation than has been received.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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The officers' actions earned them commendations as well as a Distinguished Service Award from the city of Bethlehem, one of three Hobson's received in the last two years.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Now, guests can sleep in those same rooms, breathe in its history, and experience live music that can trace its roots all the way back to those glory days.—
Paul Oswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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In recent weeks, Trump has again revealed himself to be a stain on basic decency and humanity, demonstrating a depraved indifference to suffering and a laser-like focus on gold and glory.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Fans can order custom mocktails (or cocktails) and will compete as teams of four for prizes.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The process is independent of any judicial actions stemming from the citation and does not depend on a conviction.—
Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to the arrest citation, there were three $100 bills on the outside that were real.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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One of that Courier’s founders won acclaim from his peers for his tenure as dean of the University of Maryland’s journalism school.—
Colin Lecher,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 1994, Chinese-American actress Vivian Wu garnered critical acclaim after appearing in The Joy Luck Club.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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