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laurels

plural noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of laurels

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

the medics received many laurels for their heroic actions during the disaster

Synonyms of laurels

acclaim, accolade, applause, bay(s), credit, distinction, glory, homage, honor, kudos, laud, props [slang], réclame, sun

Words Related to laurels

celebrity, fame, renown, repute

compliment, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, toast, tribute

acclamation, ovation, plaudit, praise, rave, rhapsody

citation, commendation, kudo, note, recommendation

elevation, enshrinement, enthronement, exaltation, glorification

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