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
The 94-year-old Louisville native is a trailblazer in both science and the arts, with numerous accolades including a street named in her honor.
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Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
In accepting his songwriter of the year accolade, Gorley also took a moment to remember James and memories of spending time with him.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
The accolades and the records are wonderful, but the validation for the fans to have that moment in pop culture was the real victory for us.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Sedona and its dining scene are no stranger to Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice accolades.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
In accepting his songwriter of the year accolade, Gorley also took a moment to remember James and memories of spending time with him.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
The accolades and the records are wonderful, but the validation for the fans to have that moment in pop culture was the real victory for us.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Sedona and its dining scene are no stranger to Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice accolades.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolade
Noun
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In 2023, Miller produced a tribute show in honor of Burnett’s ninetieth birthday—for NBC, not CBS, which balked at the idea that Burnett could draw an audience.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Paying tribute to his Puerto Rican roots, Bad Bunny dons a pava — a traditional hat woven from the leaves of the Puerto Rican hat palm.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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At the onset of Cox remarks, a minority of attendees loudly booed his presence, but the governor was able to rally applause by invoking his pleasure to be back at his alma mater.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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When Nuno Espirito Santo headed to the away end, his initial applause to the travelling fans was short-lived.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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This year’s awards are produced by Anchor Street Collective, with Branden Chapman is executive producer, and Carleen Cappelletti is co-executive producer.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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The addition of podcasters to THR’s prestigious Roundtable lineup spotlights the voices driving today’s audio renaissance and contemporary entertainment trends bringing podcasting into the heart of the awards conversation.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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See the structure in its glory and visit the accompany museum for more background on the building and its colonial roots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Admittedly, those were the Project Runway glory years; most recently, in season 20, the finalists got just eight days to make eight looks.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How many Powerball numbers are needed to win a prize?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 2005, MiraChechu Productions began as Rey’s one-man creative vehicle, scripting, animating and voicing shorts that earned national and international prizes.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Records show Maldonado Medina did have traffic citations in Pinellas County in 2022 and 2023 for driving without a valid driving license and speeding.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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So far, there have been no citations written under a new anti-bullying ordinance in the Village of Pewaukee.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Interest in packing cubes has skyrocketed among our readers in 2025, with one certain kind of packing cube earning extra acclaim.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Before starring on the hit show alongside her real-life stepson, Cassidy, Jones — who had a musical background — garnered critical acclaim and an Oscar for her Best Supporting Actress performance in Elmer Gantry.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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