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as in commendations
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 acclaim
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 awards
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 accolades
His work has garnered him notable accolades, including being a fellow at the Sundance Native Shorts Lab and the inaugural IllumiNative + Netflix Indigenous Producers Program.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
The company’s emphasis on research and development has led to several patents and accolades, showcasing its role as a trailblazer in the robotics sector.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Other accolades to date include two Golden Globe nominations — for Best Non-English Language Film and Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Torres — the Audience Award in São Paulo and a spot on the National Board of Review’s Top 5 International Films list.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Across his 17 healthy contests this season, the six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA honoree seems poised to add to those accolades this year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Abbott Elementary, a cultural touchstone created by and starring Quinta Brunson, continues to break records and earn accolades.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
While leading the Fever to a 20-20 record and a playoff berth, Clark was honored with All-Star, All-NBA, and Rookie of the Year accolades, finishing fourth in MVP voting.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Photograph by Michael Raines On the importance—and pressure—of accolades… Everyone who owns a restaurant wants to have some accolades and wants to be on lists and be awarded.
—Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
Lamar is plenty famous, plenty popular, and has plenty accolades.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
The company’s emphasis on research and development has led to several patents and accolades, showcasing its role as a trailblazer in the robotics sector.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Other accolades to date include two Golden Globe nominations — for Best Non-English Language Film and Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Torres — the Audience Award in São Paulo and a spot on the National Board of Review’s Top 5 International Films list.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Across his 17 healthy contests this season, the six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA honoree seems poised to add to those accolades this year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Abbott Elementary, a cultural touchstone created by and starring Quinta Brunson, continues to break records and earn accolades.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
While leading the Fever to a 20-20 record and a playoff berth, Clark was honored with All-Star, All-NBA, and Rookie of the Year accolades, finishing fourth in MVP voting.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Photograph by Michael Raines On the importance—and pressure—of accolades… Everyone who owns a restaurant wants to have some accolades and wants to be on lists and be awarded.
—Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
Lamar is plenty famous, plenty popular, and has plenty accolades.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolades
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Over the next few years, Kraft held exhibitions in Paris, London, Rome, New York and Los Angeles, all to great critical acclaim.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Early Acclaim Even before its official opening, Park Lane Copenhagen garnered acclaim by joining Small Luxury Hotels of the World.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Image Some of those now clamoring to see the tributes had failed to get tickets to the real Oasis, Boswell said, along with others who never could have afforded that tour’s prices.—
Alex Marshall,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Money Sharma | Afp | Getty Images Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s passing on Tuesday at the age of 92 triggered an outpouring of condolence messages and tributes from political leaders from both sides of the aisle and industry titans.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Lengthy documents on their websites take on the various questionable health assertions and myths point by point with citations for studies and research to back them up.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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As part of the settlement agreement, OSHA dismissed nine of the citations and Amazon accepted one, Amazon spokesperson Maureen Lynch Vogel said.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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Other distinctions include awards for album packaging, instrumental composition and arrangement.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Exploring their distinctions and connections clears up the confusion and provides a roadmap for breaking free from the status quo to achieve meaningful success.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Accolades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolades. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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