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Accolade
An honor; a public expression of praise or an award.
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Imagine This
A proud lad yells his name aloud, and his name echoes back as if others were praising him.
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Sounds Like
AK-uh-layd
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Looks Like
Collar (visual resemblance to a ceremonial collar or badge)
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In sports and the arts, an accolade often refers to a formal award or public recognition for achievement.
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Other Forms
accoladesnoun
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Connect With
award, honor, recognition, prize, tribute, praise, distinction
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Note
Accolade denotes a formal or ceremonial honor or expression of praise. It is generally more formal than a casual compliment and is often used for awards, honors, or significant recognitions.
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Examples
- Winning the Nobel Prize was the ultimate accolade of his scientific career.
- Her decades of community service earned her accolades from local leaders.
Synonyms
awardhonorpraiserecognitionlaurels
Antonyms
criticismdisapprovalreproach
Etymology
From French accolade, from Italian accolta 'embrace' (from accogliere 'to welcome'). The word originally referred to an embrace used in knighting and later came to mean an honor or prize.
Mnemonic
Mnemonic: Accolade sounds like a collar—imagine a formal award being placed around your neck as a sign of honor.
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