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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
Obituaries Toni Morrison dead at 88: ‘Beloved’ author captured tragic and joyful complexion of life and race
Aug. 6, 2019
As a winner of seven NAACP awards and countless more accolades for her achievements in poetry — Giovanni helped up-and-coming writers.
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Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 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
Food writer, judge, and author Mary Berry received The EON Productions Lifetime Achievement Award, with former fellow Great British Bake Off colleague Sue Perkins handing her the accolade.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Andrews' professional prowess was recognized in 2022 when she was honored with the Pat Summerall Award, a prestigious accolade named after the late sportscaster Pat Summerall.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 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
Food writer, judge, and author Mary Berry received The EON Productions Lifetime Achievement Award, with former fellow Great British Bake Off colleague Sue Perkins handing her the accolade.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Andrews' professional prowess was recognized in 2022 when she was honored with the Pat Summerall Award, a prestigious accolade named after the late sportscaster Pat Summerall.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolade
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Each piece in the collection pays tribute to Ferguson’s longstanding history with the brand as well as Ksubi pieces she’s kept throughout the years.Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Swift closed out her Eras Tour in Vancouver on Dec. 8 with a tribute to the fans who attended the shows throughout its run.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Far from his wisest words, Herbert still earned loud applause from teammates.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The companies’ carriage deal has earned applause from Wall Street given WBD’s recent loss of NBA rights.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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This becomes even more evident from the haul of awards Hunter has picked up.Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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The wide receiver and lockdown cornerback dominated on both sides of the ball for coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes, joining late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994 as the only players in school history to take home college football’s most prestigious individual award.Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Both officers had also received multiple commendations for their service.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Bob’s Big Boy is now California Pita, whose grand opening in 2007 occasioned a commendation from then-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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While it’s not been a stellar period for country groups, certainly since the glory days of bands like Alabama, Restless Heart and others, some outfits were able to achieve a footing in the format.Jim Asker, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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And yet these, truly, are the glory days, compared to where Rayah Marshall started.Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
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First prize will receive $15,000, second prize will receive $10,000, and third prize will receive $5,000.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Key Background In September, a single ticket holder from Texas won a $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, the second biggest Mega Millions prize of the year so far.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some residents have also filed a petition with hopes of stopping the rebuilding of the Givaudan site in residential parts of the city after the plant and company's lengthy history, where previous explosions have occurred and city citations issued.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 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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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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“Accolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolade. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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