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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
Her accolades include a David Di Donatello award and a Cesar nomination.
Actress and model Bellucci first rose to prominence in the 1990s with performances in Bram Stoker’s Dracula and The Apartment, which earned her a César nomination, followed by Under Suspicion, Malèna, and Irréversible.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Since then, Kelsea has earned several accolades, including five Grammy nominations, and her parents couldn't be prouder.
—Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 8 May 2025
On the heels of its opening, the film has scored a host of accolades (including winning the Annapolis Film Festival, the Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival, the Heartland International Film Festival, and the Garden State Film Festival).
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Scherzinger, 46, is receiving accolades for another Broadway production, Sunset Blvd.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Since then, Kelsea has earned several accolades, including five Grammy nominations, and her parents couldn't be prouder.
—Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 8 May 2025
On the heels of its opening, the film has scored a host of accolades (including winning the Annapolis Film Festival, the Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival, the Heartland International Film Festival, and the Garden State Film Festival).
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Scherzinger, 46, is receiving accolades for another Broadway production, Sunset Blvd.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolade
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Walking arm in arm with Donatella Versace as the brand’s sole guest, Chance paid tribute to a lineage of Black artistry that transcends genre, generation, and geography.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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Since his mom's death, West has paid tribute to her in various ways and named two albums after her: 2021's Donda and 2022's Donda 2.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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When 89 votes were reached, the room burst into applause.—
Elizabeth Dias,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Van Etten exclaimed after the audience’s rapturous applause.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The one-time $60 million equity award is in non-qualified stock options that will vest after three years, with no additional annual equity awards during the first three years of his employment.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications has administered the awards since 1940, meaning that the Peabodys predate the Emmy Awards by eight years.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Those issued commendations and special recognition from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department include patrol officers Matt Anderson, John Garreffa and Morgan Kral.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Throughout her career, Jun has garnered several accolades, including best actress gongs for her TV and cinema roles as well as a commendation for her cultural contribution from South Korea’s prime minister in 2015.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Leo was a teenager, just beginning his march to fame and glory, and Karlovy Vary was his first film festival, also attended by his German mother Irmelin and his German grandparents.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Forever doesn’t romanticize the teens’ initial attempts to consummate their relationship, and instead chooses to depict those early encounters in all their halting and awkward glory.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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In addition to recognizing exceptional talent, proceeds from the Driskell Gala support the museum’s David C. Driskell African American Art Acquisition and Endowment Funds, which have enabled the High to acquire 52 works by Black artists since the prize’s inception.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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In the careless driving citation on Feb. 7, 2023, police said Hayes was operating his vehicle inattentively and unaware of the surroundings.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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An accelerant was found on Dustin's shoes and in different parts of the house, including near his sons' bodies, according to an arrest citation obtained by WHAS 11.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Premiering in January 2023, The Traitors has gone on to widespread acclaim, even winning Emmys for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program (Alan Cumming on cunning form).—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The fact that expectation levels are high for Culpa Nuestra is no surprise given the success of the previous films, which are short on critical acclaim but are beloved by fans around the world.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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