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accolade

[ak-uh-leyd, -lahd] / ˈæk əˌleɪd, -ˌlɑd /
NOUN
strong praise, recognition of achievement
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Yet he was passed over for the accolade.

From Los Angeles Times

Humans are not financial milestones or career accolades.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, his moves could land the U.S. on top of the team event podium, and give Malinin the one accolade he’s missing: Olympic champion.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it was 160 years later that the hotel would be put well and truly on the map - this time for curling accolades.

From BBC

O’Hara received critical accolades and an Emmy nomination for supporting actress in a miniseries or movie for her work in the film.

From Los Angeles Times