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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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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
Akhavan also highlighted that the Boost Mobile network was recognized as the top cellular network in New York City, an accolade the company is working to repeat in other large cities.
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Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
That honor rightly belongs to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — no matter what emerges from the sham peace process President Donald Trump is promoting for his own glory, all in open pursuit of the accolade.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
The Substance, which premiered on Sept. 20, 2024, has also earned its star Demi Moore numerous accolades, including a Critics’ Choice Award, a SAG Award and a Golden Globe.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
This accolade highlights Stratus's 25-year career and her role as a trailblazer for women in professional wrestling.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
That honor rightly belongs to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — no matter what emerges from the sham peace process President Donald Trump is promoting for his own glory, all in open pursuit of the accolade.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
The Substance, which premiered on Sept. 20, 2024, has also earned its star Demi Moore numerous accolades, including a Critics’ Choice Award, a SAG Award and a Golden Globe.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
This accolade highlights Stratus's 25-year career and her role as a trailblazer for women in professional wrestling.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolade
Noun
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Kylie Jenner continues to pay tribute to her friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hackman was recognized for his Oscar-winning performance in the film by actor Viola Davis, who paid tribute to the legendary actor after his death.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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South Carolina coach Lamont Paris called a 30-second timeout, and Bates dapped up and bumped chests with Missouri coach Dennis Gates, as Mizzou Arena erupted in applause.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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The courthouse crowd erupted in applause as Mangione's attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, arrived ahead of the hearing.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Demi Moore Demi Moore closed out awards season on a high note, arriving in a silver gown with a corseted waist and diamond drop earrings.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Culkin was considered the Oscar frontrunner after sweeping awards season with supporting actor wins at the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards, SAG Awards and BAFTAs.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Each of the seven former employees interviewed for this article had received commendations, cash awards or multiple positive reviews yet were told they were being let go because of poor performance.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s a picture of him with Senator Bernie Sanders taken on the steps of the Vermont state capitol; a letter from former Senator Patrick Leahy; a commendation from former Governor Peter Shumlin.—
Alana Semuels/Waitsfield,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Another shot at glory Other changes introduced on Starship Version 2 include redesigned forward flaps, which are smaller and closer to the tip of the ship's nose to better protect them from the scorching heat of reentry.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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Posey plans to use a mixture of scouting, advanced metrics and personal experience to try to return the Giants to glory.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Bong was just the second director of Asian descent to win the prize (Ang Lee had won twice).—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Brutalist could steal the prize, though, since films about the craft that’s being honored sometimes have an advantage.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Every citation must be confirmed against primary sources.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Then, in 2008, Boshoff encountered a scholarly citation about a Portuguese ship that sank en route from Mozambique to Brazil, carrying two hundred Africans to their deaths.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Song’s Past Lives, also released by A24 and starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, debuted to critical acclaim in 2023, getting two Oscar nods including best picture.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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Since then, he’s only gone on to greater acclaim, even if his movies have grown far less interesting.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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