1
as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
for their exceptional bravery the firefighters received accolades from both local and national officials
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2
as in applause
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 award
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 accolade
The series has earned multiple accolades, including seven Primetime Emmy nominations, with past nods for outstanding drama series and acting nominations for Melanie Lynskey and Christina Ricci.
Nominations for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced July 17.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
Cole’s career has garnered him accolades including the Cannes Lion, Clio, AICP, One Show, and D&AD, to name a few.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
While that milestone would later be surpassed by Toy Story 3, Shrek also received other accolades, including two Academy Award nominations, including Best Animated Feature.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This week, the song earns yet another accolade, helping Rosé inch closer to a milestone no one from her part of the world has achieved before.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
Cole’s career has garnered him accolades including the Cannes Lion, Clio, AICP, One Show, and D&AD, to name a few.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
While that milestone would later be surpassed by Toy Story 3, Shrek also received other accolades, including two Academy Award nominations, including Best Animated Feature.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This week, the song earns yet another accolade, helping Rosé inch closer to a milestone no one from her part of the world has achieved before.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolade
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John Amos‘ last acting role before his death in August 2024 was in the series premiere of Suits LA, and this Sunday, the NBC drama paid tribute to the late actor with a significant storyline.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Additional tributes came from the likes of Nicolas Cage, Michael Mann and many others.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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The lackluster reaction in the room continued with Scarlett Johansson, who earned more slack-jawed stares than thunderous applause.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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That said, Booker’s marathon speech ended with applause but not with action − a demonstration of Democrats’ lack of clout as Republicans control the capital’s platforms of power, at the White House and the Senate and the House.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Watkins is only the fourth sophomore to win the coveted award.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For the deluxe to arrive after awards season makes perfect sense on paper.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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On October 21, Gov. Hobbs held a formal commendation ceremony to recognize the bravery and quick action of those who were vital to the evacuation efforts.—
Skylar Heisey,
The Arizona Republic,
22 Oct. 2024
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Former San Jose Public Art Director Barbara Goldstein appeared before the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this month to accept a commendation for Womanhood.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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But the crowning glory of this inventive cocktail is the charred goat cheese olives.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fans hoping to see the tournament return to its former glory will have to wait and see if WWE changes its mind in the future.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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With their eyes on that prize, for this particular round of data analysis, Lokhov and his colleagues, including co-author Christoph Wiesinger, performed several technical overhauls to significantly improve the instrument’s capabilities.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sandy Alcántara of the Miami Marlins would be the biggest and best prize to acquire for Chicago.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In all of 2024, though, police issued just one citation for underage drinking at the venue, out of 168 issued last year citywide, according to public records.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2025
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The services offered at the facility include informal hearings for drivers whose privileges have been suspended or revoked for a single DUI citation, which doesn’t involve a death, and other moving violations.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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With the Yankees’ season now two weeks old, however, Goldschmidt has earned nothing but acclaim in the early going of his pinstriped career.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Twenty years ago, before all the shiny gold statues, platinum-selling albums, and critical acclaim, John Legend was an upstart singer and pianist, bouncing between Philadelphia and New York trying to get a record deal.—
Marcus J. Moore,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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