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

OutKick Dropkick asked Jordan in a recent interview what the accolades meant to her. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

His accolades also include a Grammy nomination for Kx5, his collaboration with producer deadmau5. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

All these accolades and swift-but-eventful years later, the persona of the guy who became a wonder of the world remains intact and part of his unique appeal. — Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Parton provided a great example of true allyship—not the surface-level kind that many engage in for proverbial cookies, public praise and accolades. — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

During her lifetime, Parton earned several notable accolades, including 11 Grammys and 10 Country Music Association Awards. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

But Patterson has come out of nowhere to impress the Bucs and receive accolades from head coach Todd Bowles and others. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Selberg's accolades during his career included being named the 1985 Firefighter of the Year from the Knights of Columbus organization in Germantown and 2021 Firefighter of the Year from the Germantown Kiwanis Club. — Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 27 Aug. 2026

Over her six-decade career, Parton wrote more than 3,000 songs, sold more than 100 million records, and won 11 Grammys, along with numerous other accolades. — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026