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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
During the Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Keith’s expertise as a songwriter was noted, as were his accolades from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the BMI Icon Award.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent accolades include the Paramount Premium Award at the Tony Curtis International Film Festival in Hungary and best horror/thriller honors at the Glendale International Film Festival and the HorrOrigins Film Festival in Tucson.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Once the ceremony kicked off, accolades were handed out in a variety of categories, including Hair and Makeup Artist of the Year, Digital Creator of the Year, and Menswear and Womenswear Designer of the Year (those titles going to Beaufille for womenswear, and Spencer Badu for menswear).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Beyond the Tour, Ko has achieved two tremendous accolades this year.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Then Garfield really started to open up, sharing his complicated feelings about industry accolades.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Despite these accolades, her 2016 painting Simper II, feature a lone bulbous figure, sold for below its hammer price at $27,900.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
These Pilsners have consistently proven their excellence across international beer competitions, earning top accolades for their quality and craftsmanship.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The accolades don’t quite convey the transformative experience of seeing her onstage—her portrayal of Billie Holiday in the throes of addiction in Lady Day has stayed with me for a decade.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent accolades include the Paramount Premium Award at the Tony Curtis International Film Festival in Hungary and best horror/thriller honors at the Glendale International Film Festival and the HorrOrigins Film Festival in Tucson.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Once the ceremony kicked off, accolades were handed out in a variety of categories, including Hair and Makeup Artist of the Year, Digital Creator of the Year, and Menswear and Womenswear Designer of the Year (those titles going to Beaufille for womenswear, and Spencer Badu for menswear).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Beyond the Tour, Ko has achieved two tremendous accolades this year.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Then Garfield really started to open up, sharing his complicated feelings about industry accolades.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Despite these accolades, her 2016 painting Simper II, feature a lone bulbous figure, sold for below its hammer price at $27,900.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
These Pilsners have consistently proven their excellence across international beer competitions, earning top accolades for their quality and craftsmanship.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The accolades don’t quite convey the transformative experience of seeing her onstage—her portrayal of Billie Holiday in the throes of addiction in Lady Day has stayed with me for a decade.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accolades
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Her first publication was a chapbook of poems, 1983’s The Women Who Hate Me. 1988’s Trash, a book of essays, brought her critical acclaim.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Under his leadership, FX has reached all time highs in ratings, awards and acclaim.William Earl, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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According to the Latin Recording Academy, more than 30 artists took the stage to deliver show-stopping tributes honoring the memories of key figures who made great contributions to Latin music.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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All of the surviving members of One Direction shared their own tributes to Payne the next day, with the band sharing a joint statement as well.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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The two winning directors are each awarded cash prizes of $30,000.Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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That film won the Audience Award at SXSW, Best Documentary Feature at the Next Generation Indie Film Awards, and the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Cordillera International Film Festival, among other prizes.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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The police department has issued 30 times more citations this year than last.Jeremy Duda, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
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Scottsdale police report 30-fold jump in short-term rental citations this year Goodyear considers special election in May.Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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The distinctions between Schmerelson and Chang have been enough to trigger a charter-versus-union proxy war of sorts, with both sides concluding that the direction of the district related to charters is at stake.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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But there are a few distinctions.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Accolades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accolades. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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