ACCOLADE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

accolade

noun

ˈa-kə-ˌlād

Definition of accolade

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 In an independent sector where even experienced filmmakers struggle to finance their next project, these are hardly ornamental accolades. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 This growth is rooted in the Brunson family's consistent philosophy of mental toughness and collective effort, ensuring the mission remains centered on intrinsic motivation and lasting community impact, independent of on-court accolades. — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 While considering whether or not to return to Richmond, Ted looks over photographs, news clippings, and accolades marking his memories of AFC Richmond. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026 More preseason honors for Malachi Toney The accolades continue to roll in for star Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney ahead of his sophomore season. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accolade

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Noun

So much so that updates about them often came in the form of birthday tributes from both Coigney and Mark.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
The track’s tribute was among the highlights of a homecoming weekend for Hamlin, who grew up about 20 minutes from the track.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of tribute

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Unfortunately for American enthusiasts, this award-winning £59 expression was a UK-exclusive release for the annual Campbeltown Malts Festival.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Attendees willenjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, and independent booksellers.

— Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

The novel earned commendations from authors such as Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
His contributions to Japanese cinema earned him the 2004 Kawakita Prize and a commendation from Japan’s Foreign Ministry in 2008.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2026

Definition of commendation

Noun

But the island’s class divide isn’t just about dirt bike races for glory and bonfire fistfights anymore.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
The program rehired Rich Rodriguez, who sparked those 2000s glory days and had the Mountaineers one win away from the BCS title game in 2007, to get the program back on track.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of glory

Noun

Players have been discarded, standards raised and difficult calls made in pursuit of a team capable of winning the biggest prizes.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
No one won the Powerball jackpot or the $2 million Match 5 + Power Play prize, but one lucky person in Florida won the $1 million Match 5 prize.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

The teens face misdemeanors including trespassing and reckless conduct, and two were given citations for having pellet guns.

— Sara Machi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
This calls for continuous automated evaluation of ranking quality, faithfulness, relevance and citation accuracy.

— Sriram Bhargav Madhav, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of citation

Noun

Pfeiffer received critical acclaim for her TV performances this year in Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Paramount+’s The Madison.

— Mariel Turner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Anderson has garnered critical and mainstream acclaim in recent years thanks to dramatic and comedic turns including The Last Showgirl — which got her a Golden Globe nomination — and the Naked Gun reboot from Paramount.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

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