ACCOLADE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

accolade

noun

ˈa-kə-ˌlād

Definition of accolade

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 Despite his many accolades, Mendoza is not currently slated to start his first game on Sunday, when the Raiders take on the Miami Dolphins. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 No matter the destination, this is why Seabourn receives such high accolades. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Loyalties typically drive a supporter’s wish to see their favourites win the biggest accolades but that, in turn, bleeds into why individual honours now mean so much to players and their clubs. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 She was nominated for and won the Academy Award for best supporting actress, as well as a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics’ Choice Award, BAFTA Award, and Image Award, among many other accolades. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accolade

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Noun

But the love enduring at their center feels so profoundly misguided that even this extravagant tribute, arriving more than 150 years later, cannot entirely defend it.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
There’s a tribute to Kieślowski’s Dekalog at the end of this movie.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

There were tears, rounds of roaring applause and many famous faces in the audience.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
The university's band, cheerleaders and spirit squads marched through the North Shore, drawing applause and photos from fans lining the streets.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of applause

Noun

The All-America receivers entered Week 1 with the shortest BetMGM odds (+1500) among non-quarterbacks to win college football’s most prestigious individual award.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The glamorous resort is set along the beach with two oceanfront pools, a private beach, and an award-winning spa.

— Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

The result was lines out the door, a local political commendation, and a business that converted attention into revenue in a way most post-villa deals never manage.

— Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.

— Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of commendation

Noun

Michigan came away looking like the greedy usurper that stole Western Michigan’s moment of glory, even if the Wolverines had nothing to do with the Big Ten replay procedure.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Watching from the sideline in a Boomer red shirt and a cowboy hat was Bradshaw, the past watching the future, understanding and appreciating the opportunity, the pressure and the glory as only someone in the small quarterback fraternity can.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of glory

Noun

Few would begrudge Mohamed Salah his Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year prize for his 2024-25 season with Liverpool, but there are always reflected glories back to the club and its supporters.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The prize consists in the acquisition of the non-commercial and non-exclusive broadcasting rights for five years for a value of €4,000 – €6,000 depending on the genre and length of the film and the number of available territories.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

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