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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
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.
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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
Berg has a long list of accolades.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The top of his Baseball Reference page — a space reserved for a player’s awards and accolades — is barren.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
As Martin sings the single — lifted from the band's latest album, Moon Music — the footage shifts to a montage showing off photos and footage of Van Dyke throughout history, as well as his various accolades and personal artifacts.
—EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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
Berg has a long list of accolades.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The top of his Baseball Reference page — a space reserved for a player’s awards and accolades — is barren.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
As Martin sings the single — lifted from the band's latest album, Moon Music — the footage shifts to a montage showing off photos and footage of Van Dyke throughout history, as well as his various accolades and personal artifacts.
—EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolades
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Conceived and directed by Stephen Sachs, this documentary drama about a family divided by the Jan. 6 insurrection had its world premiere in Los Angeles before opening in New York to further acclaim.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Focus Features released it in the U.S. on October 25, following the film’s premiere to critical acclaim at the Telluride Film Festival.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement As a younger man, Neely did Michael Jackson tributes — complete with moonwalks — on the city’s streets and subways.Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Zak — who is chairman of Glenn Close's nonprofit Bring Change to Mind, which works to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness — also continues to honor Robin with touching tributes on social media.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, finalists shared in about $120,000 in cash and service prizes.Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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The movie has won numerous honors, starting with its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in February and including prizes this week from the New York Film Critics Circle and the Gotham Awards.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Between January and April, about 54% of stops resulted in citations, compared to about 61% in the six months after the policy shift.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
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But officers were more likely to issue citations during traffic stops after the policy change, the data shows.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
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While gauge distinctions may not look like much, overall sizes of model trains are quite different.George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Austin Kocher, an immigration researcher at Syracuse University, told Newsweek that there are important distinctions in the data between those turned away at the southwest or northern borders, and those who are deported after spending months or several years deeper in the country.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Accolades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolades. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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