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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
Machado went on to enjoy a long career in avant-garde theater, garnering accolades for his striking and magnetic stage presence, despite his modest claims otherwise.
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News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
By 2023, when the league instituted its latest collective bargaining agreement, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association put more weight on those votes by requiring players to appear in at least 65 games to be eligible for accolades such as MVP and All-NBA.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Sophomore forward Sarah Strong and redshirt senior guard Azzi Fudd were both named finalists for the prestigious national player of the year honor Wednesday, adding the nod to their ever-growing list of accolades.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
But his trophy case is well stocked with individual accolades, too.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Beyond the postseason appearances, Snitker also oversaw two NL MVP winners, an NL Cy Young winner, three Rookie of the Year winners and numerous All-Star nods and other individual accolades.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Not only has Lendeborg earned numerous accolades in recent years, but his hard work is also paying off.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Bowman’s career was one steeped in accolades.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
By 2023, when the league instituted its latest collective bargaining agreement, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association put more weight on those votes by requiring players to appear in at least 65 games to be eligible for accolades such as MVP and All-NBA.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Sophomore forward Sarah Strong and redshirt senior guard Azzi Fudd were both named finalists for the prestigious national player of the year honor Wednesday, adding the nod to their ever-growing list of accolades.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
But his trophy case is well stocked with individual accolades, too.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Beyond the postseason appearances, Snitker also oversaw two NL MVP winners, an NL Cy Young winner, three Rookie of the Year winners and numerous All-Star nods and other individual accolades.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Not only has Lendeborg earned numerous accolades in recent years, but his hard work is also paying off.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Bowman’s career was one steeped in accolades.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolades
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Over the last 40 years, their lives and careers all took divergent paths marked by innovation, acclaim, and infamy.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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Following successful tenures at Lacoste and Carven, her Bottega Veneta debut arrived to strong acclaim—and, to no one’s surprise, full shopping carts.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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The pool won't win awards for its size or view, but the fragrance from the nearby frangipani trees and cool water is a welcome relief from the hot temperatures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the International Skating Union's end-of-year awards, all of the top skaters from the World Championships attended, taking photos on the red carpet before heading into the venue to see who would win awards at the ceremony.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kluge was honored by the Venice Film Festival in 2007 with a special program dedicated to his works and received several tributes during his career from the Berlin Film Festival.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many artists and organizations have shared tributes and fond memories following Bowman’s passing, praising not only his musical excellence, but his friendship and generosity.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2026
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In addition, three Sandburg students earned top individual honors as All-SWSC Leaders.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Screenplay competition honors include the AMC One-Hour Pilot Award, The Donners’ Company Screenwriting Award, Enderby Entertainment Award and the Roadmap Writers Representation Fellowship, among others spanning comedy, animation and genre storytelling.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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In no event will Sponsor be responsible for awarding more than the number of prizes specified in these rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fans can visit the booth to tackle a larger-than-life edition of the puzzle, with a chance to win special prizes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Policies were justified not with reference to morality or metaphysics but with citations of white papers.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The department issued 9,313 traffic citations, up from 7,827 in 2024, and 252 DUI arrests.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Accolades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolades. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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