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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
Come playoff time, such accolades matter not.
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The history-making project broke several records and earned Beyoncé multiple accolades.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The television icon has donated more than 140 industry awards and accolades, amassed over her seven-decade career, to the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television in Los Angeles.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The accolades continued later that year, when Proof was awarded the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Those accolades reflect what the region does best—riesling dominates.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
But more than the accolades, Sohm had discovered a career.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The history-making project broke several records and earned Beyoncé multiple accolades.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The television icon has donated more than 140 industry awards and accolades, amassed over her seven-decade career, to the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television in Los Angeles.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The accolades continued later that year, when Proof was awarded the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Those accolades reflect what the region does best—riesling dominates.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
But more than the accolades, Sohm had discovered a career.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 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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Teller first rose to fame with his role in the Divergent film trilogy, but gained critical acclaim for his role in Whiplash, which earned him various award nominations.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Films has built a brand on inclusive, unconventional narratives — proving that creativity rooted in authenticity drives both acclaim and profitability.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sabonis missed five of his first six shots while being guarded by Gobert, a 7-foot-1 center with four Defensive Player of the Year awards.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Cannes-premiering film rates higher with critics than audiences so far but is the biggest ever box office for director Lynne Ramsey and an awards-season magnet for star Jennifer Lawrence’s career-defining performance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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Oscar winners Guillermo del Toro and Jodie Foster, as well as Moroccan screen icon Raouya and legendary Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmi, are set for tributes at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ladd’s passing has unleashed an outpouring of tributes on social media—and her election-year message has emerged as another part of her legacy.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The 2026 edition of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ), one of the country’s premier international music honors, is set for June 13 next year.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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These honors are not coincidental.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and the number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Winners will claim their prizes during the 16th annual HMMA ceremony on November 19 at The Avalon in Hollywood.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to those citations, many employees have been burned by the chemicals in the liquid that pools up in Boring’s tunnels.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For not having two plates properly displayed (on vehicles requiring them), more than 52,400 citations were handed out.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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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 10 Nov. 2025.
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