Synonyms of accolade

accolade

noun

ˈa-kə-ˌlād 

1

as in tribute

a formal expression of praise

for their exceptional bravery the firefighters received accolades from both local and national officials

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tribute
• commendation
• award
• citation
• homage
• prize
• hymn
• encomium
• acclaim
• eulogium
• eulogy
• paean
• salutation
• applause
• panegyric
• dithyramb
• honor
• dedication
• laudation
• acclamation
• decoration
• approval
• recommendation
• compliment
• hallelujah
• plaudit(s)
• cachet
• kudo
• bravo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• condemnation
• indictment
• censure
• rebuke
• denunciation
• reprimand
• lecture
• correction
• sermon
• reproof
• admonition
• harangue

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applause
• glory
• acclaim
• honor
• credit
• praise
• fame
• commendation
• distinction
• ovation
• kudos
• laurels
• homage
• laud
• sun
• props
• tribute
• réclame
• repute
• renown
• celebrity
• plaudit
• bay(s)
• compliment
• encomium
• acclamation
• recommendation
• eulogy
• toast
• panegyric
• rave
• citation
• rhapsody
• kudo
• enshrinement
• exaltation
• elevation
• glorification
• enthronement
• note

3

as in award

something given in recognition of achievement

a screen performance that won virtually every accolade that the film world has to offer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• award
• prize
• honor
• trophy
• medal
• premium
• decoration
• plume
• distinction
• blue ribbon
• badge
• kudo
• applause
• cup
• plate
• ribbon
• laurel
• crown
• commendation
• plaque
• tribute
• plaudit
• eulogy
• homage
• compliment
• paean
• panegyric
• encomium
• citation
• order
• honorable mention
• hallelujah
• bravo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accolade

Langley has nine nominations heading into the November awards show, while Lambert is up for seven accolades. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

She’s worked at outlets including the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and CNN, and received numerous accolades for her reporting, including a national Society of Professional Journalists award for food writing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

He was awarded accolades including the Order of Merit to the Fatherland, 2nd degree, and the Order of Friendship, and began traveling abroad with Putin as part of his entourage. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

The Real Madrid striker also compared himself with Dembélé, who won the accolade last year. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

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