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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
Among the film’s many other accolades, Soderbergh would also be nominated for an Academy Award for original screenplay.
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
That form — worthy of season-long accolades or not — has not shown up in the playoffs.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
The accolades were endless for Miranda in 2025.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Coyne Schofield’s long list of career accolades also includes six 4 Nations Cup titles, two World Championship gold medals and back-to-back Walter Cups in the PWHL.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
That form — worthy of season-long accolades or not — has not shown up in the playoffs.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
The accolades were endless for Miranda in 2025.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Coyne Schofield’s long list of career accolades also includes six 4 Nations Cup titles, two World Championship gold medals and back-to-back Walter Cups in the PWHL.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolade
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The greatest tribute to him is to read his book.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The ceremony will also feature a tribute to the late designer and entrepreneur Giorgio Armani.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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But, as the Proviso students arrived at Roosevelt and 25th on Wednesday morning, they were met with whistles and applause from crossing guards and neighbors.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The audience, through polite applause, are led to create the adventure.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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As a result, James won’t be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The league’s threshold to be eligible for postseason awards is 65 games.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2008, Kovach was recognized with a special commendation for his work during a fire where 40 people were rescued.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ellenberg presented a commendation to Susan Frazer, the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Why book Because the glory days of summer camp need not be confined to childhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Harold Lloyd is the title rookie who gets to Tate University looking for football glory and maybe a girlfriend, too, and quickly becomes the resident tackling dummy in a template for sports and college comedies that followed.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Baltimore Department of Housing has issued 224 citations for walks that have not been shoveled from Monday through Thursday of this week.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Code enforcement has issued $6,350 citations to the Taxins, as well as Puff Puff Pazz, LLC and Elliot.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Published in 2020, Hamnet received critical acclaim, winning the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction and soaring to the top of bestseller lists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mongolian brand Goyol Cashmere launched its Olympic looks last month to instant internet acclaim.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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