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1
a formal expression of praise
- for their exceptional bravery the firefighters received accolades from both local and national officials
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2
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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3
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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- award,
- blue ribbon,
- decoration,
- distinction,
- honor,
- kudo,
- plume,
- premium,
- prize
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of accolade was in 1591
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