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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
And that’s just a slither of Knueppel’s laundry list of accolades.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Those are mighty strong accolades for a player who will turn 46 in July.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Over the years, the museum has received its share of accolades.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez had accolades galore in college.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The single and video also went on to earn several major accolades, including a 1996 Grammy for Best Music Video, Short Form, and a record 11 nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Each course will be made by one of our Culinary Masters, a group of chefs with plenty of accolades to their names including James Beard Awards and Michelin stars.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine Jackson, starred in the title role, and his aunts and uncles dropped accolades for his performance in red carpet interviews.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Two months after winning gold at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Alysa Liu keeps racking up the accolades.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Those are mighty strong accolades for a player who will turn 46 in July.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Over the years, the museum has received its share of accolades.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez had accolades galore in college.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The single and video also went on to earn several major accolades, including a 1996 Grammy for Best Music Video, Short Form, and a record 11 nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Each course will be made by one of our Culinary Masters, a group of chefs with plenty of accolades to their names including James Beard Awards and Michelin stars.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine Jackson, starred in the title role, and his aunts and uncles dropped accolades for his performance in red carpet interviews.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Two months after winning gold at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Alysa Liu keeps racking up the accolades.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 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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Shortly after the final whistle blew in Chelsea’s 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Leeds United, the players went over to take the acclaim from their supporters.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The groundbreaking comedy-variety series ran for 11 seasons, earning widespread acclaim along the way.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Aurora Mayor John Laesch honored the museum for winning the two awards during a meeting of the Aurora City Council’s Committee of the Whole last week.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Next in our ramp-up this awards season is the annual TV music celebration Sound & Screen TV on May 6 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Guests will hear everything from tributes to musicians like Carlos Santana and Selena to hit music from Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Ricky Martin and more.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nicholas' parents were also there and were touched by the kind words and tributes to their son.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District won top honors in its class, for communities with populations more than 400,000 residents.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Golden Goblet Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious film prizes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since August 2024, more than 160 noise citations have been issued in downtown, according to Beard.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, 13 eateries received citations for health code violations including blackish mold-like growth in the facility, raw ducks improperly thawed and having a moth inside a container of rice.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.
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