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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2
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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3
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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Though Los Altos lacks a number of players from the title-winning 2023 team, multiple Eagles with accolades return.
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Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024
With all the accolades bestowed upon her, Brittney Griner is a chump of a player.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2024
In fact, every single product on this list has received that accolade.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
The movie, one of the top-grossing films of 1969, went on to receive numerous accolades, including four Oscar wins and a nomination for Best Picture.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
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Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024
With all the accolades bestowed upon her, Brittney Griner is a chump of a player.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2024
In fact, every single product on this list has received that accolade.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
The movie, one of the top-grossing films of 1969, went on to receive numerous accolades, including four Oscar wins and a nomination for Best Picture.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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