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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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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Coogler and his co-screenwriter Joe Robert Cole opted not to recast Boseman's role as Wakanda's King T'Challa, and instead reworked the script to address his death and pay tribute to the performer.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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After Trachtenberg's death, many of her former costars paid tribute to her career in Hollywood, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, who starred with her on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the early 2000s.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The applause break got added in, and then they were satiated.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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His performance left the coaches visibly moved, and the audience responded with raucous applause.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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His work has received dozens of national and regional awards.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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The festival reached a settlement with 277 ticket holders in 2021, when it was ordered to pay each recipient an award of $7,220.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
18 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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If the Dolphins want the offense to return to its 2023 glory, a quality pick or two will be key.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Following a major overhaul that was ready for 2024, which included restoring the paddock back to its former glory, projects continue throughout the site.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
15 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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When the responsible party is identified and the case is completed, the Animal Control Unit will determine what citations will be appropriate.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Mendoza’s resolute bravery was praised in the formal citation by the Navy that awarded him a Silver Star for valor.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 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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That’s the key to the show’s popularity and media acclaim.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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