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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
Some stars receiving accolades were notably absent (Ackie and Cooper included), but the blue carpet was still a sight to behold.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
In the context of Murray’s league-wide reputation, this occasion represents more of a starting gun for the individual accolades to play catch-up.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
And yet, despite her accolades, a gold medal at the Olympics has remained elusive.
—Marquise Francis, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
While Cort earned his accolades, the film received mixed reviews upon release and flopped at the box office.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The show proved to be a smash hit, ultimately earning 23 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations as well as numerous other accolades.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
More than a dozen cruise ships received accolades in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Since the renovation's debut, global accolades have piled up for Mii amo.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
In the context of Murray’s league-wide reputation, this occasion represents more of a starting gun for the individual accolades to play catch-up.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
And yet, despite her accolades, a gold medal at the Olympics has remained elusive.
—Marquise Francis, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
While Cort earned his accolades, the film received mixed reviews upon release and flopped at the box office.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The show proved to be a smash hit, ultimately earning 23 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations as well as numerous other accolades.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
More than a dozen cruise ships received accolades in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Since the renovation's debut, global accolades have piled up for Mii amo.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolades
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The officers' actions earned them commendations as well as a Distinguished Service Award from the city of Bethlehem, one of three Hobson's received in the last two years.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 Nov. 2025
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Nautilus quickly earned critical acclaim, becoming the first publication to win two National Magazine Awards in its first year of eligibility.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Chilean director earned international acclaim with the Oscar-nominated No, with later standouts including Jackie, Spencer, El Conde and the recent Angelina Jolie starrer, Maria — a career that has consistently spanned arthouse cinema and prestige English-language filmmaking.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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The mood today was more tenuous, the industry crowd mulling in the lobby with cocktails, discussing the tail end of awards season and the controversy coming out of the Berlin Film Festival concerning politically cautious juror statements.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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South Korea awards about $208,000 for gold, roughly $139,000 for silver and $70,000 for bronze.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Several celebrity tributes poured in for the actor and millennial icon after his death was announced on his official Instagram account on Wednesday.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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James Van Der Beek died on Wednesday, February 11, at the age of 48 after a long battle with colorectal cancer, and tributes to his memory have been pouring in.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Officials have yet to say whether such long-running traditions as the Mark Twain Award for comedy or the honors ceremony for lifetime contributions to the arts will continue while the center is closed.—
Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rodríguez played 13 seasons (1991-2002 and 2009) with the Rangers, earning league MVP honors in 1999 and leading the team to its first ever postseason appearance.—
José Sánchez Córdova,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Cash King game debuted in January with four $200,000 top prizes, and Berryman is the second person to win one of them.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Right now, the incumbent Beth Van Duyne can’t; no Town Halls since being elected, citations from the House Ethics Committee, and has worked to undermine the critical role of the Legislative Branch.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In addition, this rule finalizes some of the amendments that were proposed on January 16, 2025, to fix incorrect regulatory text citations as well as clarify and add provisions in the regulatory text to match the language included in the preamble.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 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 18 Feb. 2026.
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