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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
In relatively quick succession, Best Actor accolades went to Jamie Foxx for Ray in 2005 and Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland two years later.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
In the town of Gay, a rural hamlet about 60 miles south of Atlanta, a resort has earned one of the highest accolades in global hospitality.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
All of his accolades, talent and hard work, stand on their own, and elevate him to the top of an outstandingly talented group of peers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Ejiofor was selected the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, his latest in a string of accolades this week that included Big East Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Vaughn Hardenberg Westwood The Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman gets all the attention and accolades as being one of the smartest and most successful general managers in sports, and deservedly so.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Ejiofor was selected the tournament's Most Outstanding Player, his latest in a string of accolades this week that included Big East Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Zendaya has won major accolades for her standout performance in the show, including two Emmys and an a Golden Globe.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Kennedy’s other accolades include a BAFTA fellowship and a CBE Award.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
In the town of Gay, a rural hamlet about 60 miles south of Atlanta, a resort has earned one of the highest accolades in global hospitality.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
All of his accolades, talent and hard work, stand on their own, and elevate him to the top of an outstandingly talented group of peers.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Ejiofor was selected the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, his latest in a string of accolades this week that included Big East Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Vaughn Hardenberg Westwood The Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman gets all the attention and accolades as being one of the smartest and most successful general managers in sports, and deservedly so.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Ejiofor was selected the tournament's Most Outstanding Player, his latest in a string of accolades this week that included Big East Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Zendaya has won major accolades for her standout performance in the show, including two Emmys and an a Golden Globe.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Kennedy’s other accolades include a BAFTA fellowship and a CBE Award.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolades
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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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Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Warren said the national acclaim has been great for the company’s business.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Zhao is now riding a wave of critical acclaim for her latest movie, Hamnet, which has eight Oscar nominations.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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Many midlife women were nominated for this year’s awards, including in the acting categories, and two midlife women won.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Mar. 2026
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Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another dominated the evening, taking home six awards, including Best Picture and the inaugural Best Casting trophy.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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Also on tap are six of the Symphony’s popular film-and-live orchestra concerts, plus Pop Series tributes to the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, Jimmy Buffet, Whitney Houston and Bugs Bunny.—
Dan Kelly
March 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Yet for those who recognize them, these are perfect little tributes to fan-favorite characters that also serve to further populate the show’s colorful world.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The naming of Doolysaurus huhmini honors both the fictional icon and the very real Min Huh, a pioneering paleontologist who spent 30 years preserving Korea’s fossil heritage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The film earned multiple Hong Kong Film Award honors, including best screenplay and acting prizes for Rain Lau.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The festival kicks off on Thursday, March 19, with live performances, lotería and prizes.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Lukas prizes were established in 1998.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Two spying buses passed me and took pictures of my car, resulting in my receiving two citations costing me $100.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Police reminded the public that toy or imitation weapons are not allowed on school campuses, and that trespassing, reckless driving or suspicious activity could result in citations.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.
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