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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 actor was being honored with an award for his contributions to film—but Amal’s red carpet look for the affair was worthy of its very own accolade.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
Achievement means so much more than just the accolades, the business results and the promotions or career milestones.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Yet even with all the accolades, King still does not receive enough credit for influencing the best male songwriters of her era.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Those are mighty strong accolades for a player who will turn 46 in July.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
Achievement means so much more than just the accolades, the business results and the promotions or career milestones.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Yet even with all the accolades, King still does not receive enough credit for influencing the best male songwriters of her era.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Those are mighty strong accolades for a player who will turn 46 in July.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolade
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Highlights include a June 13 anniversary celebration with Jungle Fire, Healing Gems and DJ Liza Richardson; a tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder with DJ Spinna, Monalisa and MC Cognito; and a tribute to Roy Ayers led by composer Sly5thAve with a 12-piece ensemble including drummer Kassa Overall.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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All week, the British press has been awash with tributes to Attenborough, who has been making and presenting nature documentaries for decades.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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The problem nobody wanted to name Before the announcements, before Jensen’s entrance to stadium-level applause, McDermott opened Day 1 with a provocation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Wattson, the Kromfohrlander who stars as Copernicus, trotted out (in a tuxedo) with his trainer to audience cheers and applause.—
Abby Stern,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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The Catholic Charities received $11 million from HHS in fiscal year 2025, according to federal spending data, but the award ended as of March 31.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, federal law requires that judges review arbitration awards with a high degree of deference and should only vacate them if there’s an extraordinary defect, such as the award was procured by fraud or the arbitrator failed to consider relevant evidence or follow basic legal principles.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Byrne was honored with the Navy’s highest civilian award last year as a commendation for his longstanding support for veterans and his work with numerous nonprofits.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the end, the commission opted for restoring the fountain to its former glory.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Movers and shakers from across entertainment, tech, and media, along with even a few royals, descend upon the Croisette to watch groundbreaking filmmaking, show off their red-carpet fashions, and honor the titles that could be headed toward Oscar glory.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Because the Knicks are prize fighters.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Known as the Oscars of the food world, the prize annually recognizes some of the best chefs, food writers, critics, journalists and restaurateurs in the country.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Starting May 14, drivers who fail to stop for a school bus with its stop arm extended will be issued a $225 citation.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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He was twice awarded the commissioner’s unit citation — for saving the lives of multiple residents during a six-alarm fire in 1998, and for rescuing several people trapped in a bus with severe roof damage in 2013.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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His most recent appearance on the hit series Shrinking has drawn critical acclaim and, for the star, an even closer bond with collaborator Harrison Ford.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The organization’s connection to American Zoetrope and the Coppola family’s long-standing place in Hollywood history adds a layer of acclaim and prestige to any film program that’s focused on artistic access.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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