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as in commendations
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 acclaim
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 awards
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 accolades
The series, which premiered in 2023, has gone on to receive numerous accolades, including an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series and several acting nods for Russell.
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Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
And while the Malawi women’s national team is yet to feature in an international competition, Chawinga’s performances with the Current have earned her global accolades.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Messi has more than just individual accolades at stake on Saturday.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Douglas Rankin ran Bar Chelou in Pasadena for two years, racking up accolades from the New York Times, Bon Appétit, Eater and other publications, before closing in February.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The accolades are stacking up for Stephen Graham.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
These accolades expanded Zhang’s international visibility.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
His accolades include three Grammy Awards, 11 Latin Grammys, eight Billboard Music Awards and 13 Lo Nuestro Awards.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Others have expressed their frustration at how Collinsworth seems to be over-the-top with his accolades for Mahomes.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
And while the Malawi women’s national team is yet to feature in an international competition, Chawinga’s performances with the Current have earned her global accolades.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Messi has more than just individual accolades at stake on Saturday.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Douglas Rankin ran Bar Chelou in Pasadena for two years, racking up accolades from the New York Times, Bon Appétit, Eater and other publications, before closing in February.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The accolades are stacking up for Stephen Graham.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
These accolades expanded Zhang’s international visibility.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
His accolades include three Grammy Awards, 11 Latin Grammys, eight Billboard Music Awards and 13 Lo Nuestro Awards.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Others have expressed their frustration at how Collinsworth seems to be over-the-top with his accolades for Mahomes.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolades
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
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Dean is one of the most promising singer-songwriters of 2025, earning critical acclaim for her new album, The Art of Loving.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Mario Cuomo, born in Queens, rose from a legal assistant to governor, earning national acclaim for his 1984 Democratic Convention keynote address and his leadership during his three terms.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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As fall approaches and gala and awards seasons pick up speed, here’s to many more glamorous goth looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Accident will add a couple more runs in LA and open in San Francisco and a few other markets next week but is keeping a small footprint, trusting to awards buzz to help build a long tail for a film that’s not just a hopeful Best Picture and Best Director as well as International Feature.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 Oct. 2025
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Through countless posthumous releases, collaborations, and tributes, Selena has become one of the most influential and well-known figures in Latin music history.—
Cat Cardenas,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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The news of Naroditsky’s death sent shockwaves throughout the international chess community as prominent players shared tributes to the late star.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Once inside, studio boss Dana Walden had the honors of introducing the show and its creator in front of a capacity DGA Theater crowd.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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The London Independent Film Festival awarded it best crime feature in 2024, while 2025 brought best director honors from the Director Talents Movie Awards and best first-time director from the London Director Awards.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the event of cancellation, Sponsor reserves the right to award prizes from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to the event requiring such cancellation.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Inside, visitors can try their luck with trivia and board games for a chance to win prizes and purchase appetizers for a Halloween menu.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Press mentions, quality backlinks and the frequency of my proprietary frameworks’ citations indicate whether our narrative is resonating and relevant.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Traffic citations matching the crash identify the driver as 17-year-old Vincent Battiloro, who the Niotis family says had been stalking Maria for three months.—
Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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As long as the sport was going to allow all the Astros’ October glories to stand, Springer was impossible to leave off this team.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The movie is about the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Accolades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolades. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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