1
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
The latter two were honored with accolades like the 2025 Video Vanguard Award and the Latin Icon Award, respectively.
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Mikelle Street, Them., 8 Sep. 2025
His time with the Packers included leading them to a Super Bowl victory and capturing several NFL MVP Awards, among other accolades and statistical achievements.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
But all the accolades mean nothing in Week 1, and the Eagles will be without a powerful run stopper who can also get to the quarterback throughout their NFC East battle with the Cowboys.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
If anything, The Studio reinforces how, for all his accolades, Scorsese still struggles to raise money to shoot his films.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Individual accolades The Current will likely have several nominees for the NWSL’s end-of-season awards.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Armani’s many accolades include being named a Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2021, one of the country’s highest honors, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Throughout his career, Greene won numerous accolades, including the Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album For Children for Listen to the Storyteller in 2000.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame aren't the only accolades these two share.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Mikelle Street, Them., 8 Sep. 2025
His time with the Packers included leading them to a Super Bowl victory and capturing several NFL MVP Awards, among other accolades and statistical achievements.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
But all the accolades mean nothing in Week 1, and the Eagles will be without a powerful run stopper who can also get to the quarterback throughout their NFC East battle with the Cowboys.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
If anything, The Studio reinforces how, for all his accolades, Scorsese still struggles to raise money to shoot his films.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Individual accolades The Current will likely have several nominees for the NWSL’s end-of-season awards.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Armani’s many accolades include being named a Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2021, one of the country’s highest honors, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Throughout his career, Greene won numerous accolades, including the Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album For Children for Listen to the Storyteller in 2000.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame aren't the only accolades these two share.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolades
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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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After a global journey of 26 awards, with both audience and jury acclaim, and theatrical distribution in six countries, bringing the film into the North American market is an essential next step.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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From winning at Sundance and receiving universal critical acclaim to being year-end-listed by Barack Obama and landing an Oscar nom, Minding the Gap had a storybook run.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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After about 7 years of not attending the MTV VMAs, Ariana Grande took home multiple major awards at this year's awards show.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Beyoncé entered the evening tied for the most-ever VMA awards.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Centennial will feature a variety of events, special programming, high-profile tributes and concerts, marketing collaborations, and other celebrations curated by Reservoir, the Miles Davis Estate, and various other partners.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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After his death, fellow musicians wrote touching tributes for the star, including Aerosmith.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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According to a news release, the annual award honors and recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession as well as those who leave a lasting positive impact on their students.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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With more than 120 million albums sold nationwide, Osbourne was a five-time Grammy winner, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, both with Black Sabbath in 2006 and as a solo artist in 2024, with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of Stars, among other honors.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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The $2,000,000 Lucky game launched in May, and since then players have won more than $27 million in prizes — and more than $77 million in prizes are left, including two more top prizes.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Of the 52 citations issued, 30 were given to people who were not wearing seat belts.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Other citations included containers stored as clean with food residue, large bins of dry ingredients not labeled and rust buildup on shelves of walk-in cooler.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Since taking the reins as the CEO of its racing division in late 2016, Brown has overseen McLaren’s evolution from a team stuck in the shadow of past glories to one that now sits atop the F1 world once more.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The poet’s reminiscences form the core of several poems that rank among the glories of twentieth-century American literature.—
Dan Chiasson,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Accolades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolades. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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