Synonyms of accolades

accolades

noun

plural of accolade

1

as in commendations

a formal expression of praise

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commendations
• tributes
• citations
• awards
• encomiums
• hymns
• eulogies
• homages
• acclaim
• prizes
• salutations
• paeans
• panegyrics
• honors
• dedications
• plaudits
• dithyrambs
• applauses
• acclamations
• decorations
• eulogia
• compliments
• kudos
• recommendations
• approvals
• laudations
• hallelujahs
• bravos
• cachets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indictments
• condemnations
• denunciations
• reprimands
• censures
• lectures
• rebukes
• corrections
• sermons
• admonitions
• reproofs
• harangues

2

as in acclaim

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

• acclaim
• honors
• applauses
• glories
• credits
• distinctions
• praises
• kudos
• laurels
• fames
• ovations
• commendations
• homages
• lauds
• bays
• props
• tributes
• suns
• compliments
• plaudits
• réclames
• celebrities
• encomiums
• recommendations
• eulogies
• raves
• acclamations
• toasts
• kudos
• panegyrics
• reputes
• rhapsodies
• citations
• renowns
• exaltations
• glorifications
• elevations
• notes
• enshrinements
• enthronements

3

as in awards

something given in recognition of achievement

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awards
• prizes
• honors
• trophies
• distinctions
• medals
• premiums
• decorations
• kudos
• plumes
• badges
• plaudits
• blue ribbons
• laurels
• commendations
• ribbons
• cups
• plates
• plaques
• compliments
• tributes
• applauses
• eulogies
• crowns
• encomiums
• citations
• orders
• paeans
• panegyrics
• hallelujahs
• bravos
• homages
• honorable mentions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accolades

For all his illustrious accolades, Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez can now also celebrate one very huge Royals milestone. — Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Other accolades include the Joseph Plateau Honorary Award at Gent Film Festival, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the San Sebastian International Film Festival and Best Actress BAFTA award for her role in Appropriate Adult. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Amor was awarded several accolades for her service, including the Army Commendation Medal and National Defense Service Medal, according to the Army Reserve. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 20 July 2026

As the first games were preparing to begin, the administration continued to find itself under global scrutiny for its visa decisions, such as denying entry to a referee from Somalia who had won accolades for his officiating. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

Spain’s players dominated the 2026 World Cup awards, winning three individual accolades after their 1-0 win over Argentina in Sunday’s final. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Meanwhile, recently released Oppenheimer — which won seven Academy Awards in 2024, including Best Picture and Best Director for Nolan, 54, among various other accolades — brought in $180 million internationally. — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Despite any accolades that may have come, the environment for an independent artist seemed gloomier than ever. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Fifty years later the wines are still delicious and garnering accolades and awards. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026