accolades

plural of accolade
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Recent Examples of accolades Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs. Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025 Awarded writers and filmmakers received accolades from industry partners including AMC Networks, Enderby Entertainment, Josephson Entertainment and the Writers Guild of America East. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025 Other accolades go to trailblazers in arts, literature, social sciences, communication and humanities, technical and scientific research, international cooperation, and concord, per Duke University. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025 The musician’s list of accolades runs long. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder has several accolades to his name. Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 Since its opening in 2009, the course has garnered accolades from Golf Digest, Golfweek, Golf Magazine, and Utah’s Best of State. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025 The accolades and the records are wonderful, but the validation for the fans to have that moment in pop culture was the real victory for us. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025 Despite some early accolades, the game was ultimately seen as a failure and led to a complete overhaul of the studio behind it. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolades
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The 65-year-old has received acclaim for roles such as Gloria Trillo on The Sopranos, earning her an Emmy nomination in 2001.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Despite examining one of the most notorious American serial killers in history (played here by Michael Chernus), this show, which has received wide critical acclaim, doesn’t directly depict any of Gacy’s crimes.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Bugonia, the latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, had a great opening weekend as awards season hopefuls including It Was Just An Accident and The Mastermind saw solid expansions at the specialty box office.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Some of Sovereign's wines have even won international awards and competitions.
    Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The Walk of Fame honors artists and music industry professionals who have made a significant impact on Nashville.
    Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Our annual IndieWire Critics Survey out of the Cannes Film Festival awarded that film top honors (out of all the films at Cannes) as well.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There will be a costume contest starting at midnight in Room7, exclusive drink offerings and a chance to win $2000 in cash and prizes.
    Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • There will also be a costume contest with prizes.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Fry is not yet aware of any citations issued to hunters in Wyoming who were relying on AI for information.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
  • In her order last week, the judge wrote that the Muirs appear to be using artificial intellegence to prepare their motions, resulting in innacurate citations.
    Tony Cook, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The movie is about the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025

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