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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
The car’s accolades include the Gwen Graham Trophy for Most Elegant Convertible, awarded at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and Best of Show wins the next year at both the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and the concours at Meadowbrook.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Yet despite the accolades, Mantello says his creative process remains remarkably simple.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
His accolades include a goal in his Dick’s Sporting Goods Park debut against the Portland Timbers, three MLS Team of the Matchday nods and his first callups to Australia’s senior team.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Yet despite the accolades, Mantello says his creative process remains remarkably simple.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
His accolades include a goal in his Dick’s Sporting Goods Park debut against the Portland Timbers, three MLS Team of the Matchday nods and his first callups to Australia’s senior team.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolade
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The vast array of gems is a tribute to the maison’s rich history of Art Deco style and its early Egyptian Revival pieces, dating to an era when a new modern style was taking hold just as some antuiquity’s most significant discoveries were captivating the Western imagination.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Elsewhere in his remarks at the ceremony, Beckham paid tribute to his family.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento said waiting for the pilot project to wrap up first would only cause unnecessary delays — a remark that drew applause from Creek Team members.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Playing out this irony onstage in school productions, Harbour was rewarded with laughter and applause.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Stephenson displayed his versatility again in that award-winning debut year, playing in a number of positions across defence and midfield, but has benefited from more stability in this one.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The postseason awards are coming in for Georgia Tech standout Vahn Lackey.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The Long Good Friday (1980) Morals and ethics are at the heart of this British crime classic, which follows Harold Shand (Bob Hoskins), a prideful London gangster with lofty ambitions to restore England to its former glory.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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My favorite thing is seeing the more obscure soccer countries earn their moment of glory against the game’s giants.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Map out the road to the final and pick your favorite team to take home the world’s biggest prize.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The township also issued several citations.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The property racked up 22 citations in the last four years, three of which escalated to charges against the key officers of the company that owns it.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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But behind the acclaim lies an ongoing challenge in an industry that prioritizes commerce over creativity, which, Lennon says, drew him to the story of artists he’s known and admired for years.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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Both danced in New York before going on to greater acclaim in Europe.—
Marina Harss,
New Yorker,
3 June 2026
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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