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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 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.
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Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The displays have won several prestigious design accolades, including the Red Dot Award and the Good Design Award.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
From there, the accolades mounted.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Hüller and her onscreen father Hanns Zischler brought a subtle but rewarding dynamic, as a family of expats traveling back to Germany to receive accolades for Zischler’s storied career.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026
Underwood first rose to prominence as a stand-up with appearances on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and BET’s Comic View, before becoming the longest-running co-host of CBS’s The Talk, earning five Daytime Emmys for her work there, among other accolades.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Local eateries across Charlotte keep raking in the accolades.
—Evan Moore
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Like Amy Madigan before her, the film’s reception may spell the awards season accolades that she has for so long been denied.
—Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
But now the iconic designer, who can also count France’s Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur as well as an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) among his accolades, can add another distinction to his repertoire.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The displays have won several prestigious design accolades, including the Red Dot Award and the Good Design Award.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
From there, the accolades mounted.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Hüller and her onscreen father Hanns Zischler brought a subtle but rewarding dynamic, as a family of expats traveling back to Germany to receive accolades for Zischler’s storied career.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026
Underwood first rose to prominence as a stand-up with appearances on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and BET’s Comic View, before becoming the longest-running co-host of CBS’s The Talk, earning five Daytime Emmys for her work there, among other accolades.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Local eateries across Charlotte keep raking in the accolades.
—Evan Moore
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Like Amy Madigan before her, the film’s reception may spell the awards season accolades that she has for so long been denied.
—Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
But now the iconic designer, who can also count France’s Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur as well as an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) among his accolades, can add another distinction to his repertoire.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolades
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Responding officers receive commendations Also important to note is an investment by the Old Westbury Police paid off.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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On-screen, Armitage’s portrayal of the socially awkward Sheldon has earned him critical acclaim.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Captain Reece James made a point of pushing McFarlane to take acclaim from Chelsea fans in the stands after those results, a strong sign his contribution is significant and appreciated.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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While votes on the MVP and other postseason awards are submitted before the start of the playoffs, the league traditionally waits for an opportune moment to announce the winners on the pregame shows of its media partners.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In between, Messi has won back-to-back league MVP awards (a first), won a Golden Boot as goal-scoring leader and led Inter Miami to the 2023 Leagues Cup title, the 2024 Supporters’ Shield for best regular-season record, and the 2025 MLS Cup as league champion.—
Greg Cote
May 18,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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From New York University commencement ceremonies to emotional social media tributes, stars including Reese Witherspoon, Christy Turlington and Kate Hudson are sharing proud moments as their children graduate.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Several tributes to her are visible in Venice—most notably a giant mural by the American artist Derrick Adams on the facade of a palazzo near the Arsenale.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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One of the world’s highest dining honors has been awarded to six fine dining restaurants in North Carolina — including one in Charlotte.—
Drew Jackson,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the date of sale, and winners are encouraged to immediately sign the back of the ticket and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Arrests and citations do nothing to address these needs.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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These systems demonstrated the ability to generate coherent legal text and assist with analytical tasks, while also highlighting important limitations—particularly around hallucinated citations and the need for human oversight.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Accolades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolades. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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