Synonyms of accolades

accolades

noun

plural of accolade

1

as in commendations

a formal expression of praise

for their exceptional bravery the firefighters received accolades from both local and national officials

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commendations
• tributes
• citations
• awards
• encomiums
• hymns
• eulogies
• homages
• acclaim
• prizes
• salutations
• paeans
• panegyrics
• honors
• dedications
• plaudits
• dithyrambs
• applauses
• acclamations
• decorations
• eulogia
• compliments
• kudos
• recommendations
• approvals
• laudations
• hallelujahs
• bravos
• cachets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indictments
• condemnations
• denunciations
• reprimands
• censures
• lectures
• rebukes
• corrections
• sermons
• admonitions
• reproofs
• harangues

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acclaim
• honors
• applauses
• glories
• credits
• distinctions
• praises
• kudos
• laurels
• fames
• ovations
• commendations
• homages
• lauds
• bays
• props
• tributes
• suns
• compliments
• plaudits
• réclames
• celebrities
• encomiums
• recommendations
• eulogies
• raves
• acclamations
• toasts
• kudos
• panegyrics
• reputes
• rhapsodies
• citations
• renowns
• exaltations
• glorifications
• elevations
• notes
• enshrinements
• enthronements

3

as in awards

something given in recognition of achievement

a screen performance that won virtually every accolade that the film world has to offer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awards
• prizes
• honors
• trophies
• distinctions
• medals
• premiums
• decorations
• kudos
• plumes
• badges
• plaudits
• blue ribbons
• laurels
• commendations
• ribbons
• cups
• plates
• plaques
• compliments
• tributes
• applauses
• eulogies
• crowns
• encomiums
• citations
• orders
• paeans
• panegyrics
• hallelujahs
• bravos
• homages
• honorable mentions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accolades

For all the accolades, Long insists the work was never about fame. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Mackie and Aghayan’s extensive work in film and television also earned them numerous accolades. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

The snarky musical saga was praised by critics, accrued a dedicated fanbase, and was showered with accolades, including six Emmy Awards and four Golden Globes. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2026

Before her untimely death in 2016, Laurer racked up a series of record-breaking professional accolades. — Tanya Fevzi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Related Explore See latest videos, charts and news But, despite that wealth of experience and accolades, Latifah had some trepidation about signing on as a coach on The Voice. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

His accolades include the Booker Prize, the Whitbread Prize for Best Novel and the PEN Centenary Courage Award. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026

Hy-Vee has once again won a slew of accolades from USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 10 Sep. 2026

Despite his many accolades, Mendoza is not currently slated to start his first game on Sunday, when the Raiders take on the Miami Dolphins. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026