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accolade

[ak-uh-layd, -lahd] / ˈæk əˌleɪd, -ˌlɑd /
NOUN
strong praise, recognition of achievement
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The US president's outspoken calls to be given the accolade put the five-member committee under unprecedented pressure last year.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

After winning multiple trophies earlier this year at the Grammys, including album of the year for “Débi Tirar Más Fotos,” he can add another accolade: Emmy winner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

A second Ballon d'Or does not seem out of reach, although he has perhaps not played enough club football to make him the favourite for the individual accolade in a stacked field.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

It's an accolade and source of huge pride for those presently and formerly associated to the club.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

One of them grips my arm when I bring her ham steak, whispering, “You’re a good person, you know that?” and repeats the accolade with each item I deliver.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

Taylor will forever be defined by her trilogy wins against Amanda Serrano and leaves with a staggering list of accolades, but her true impact cannot be measured in statistics alone.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

If industry accolades and positive responses aren’t a measure of success, one can surmise that Netflix no longer cares if its users enjoy what they’re watching, only that they keep watching.

From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026

Muluh, who has won multiple accolades in the sport, went on to say she did not feel welcome at the event in Lithuania.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

“But she stuck with her practice when she wasn’t getting accolades, wasn’t famous, and remained absolutely fearless in her willingness to take on the most significant challenges of our time.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

He was losing to Tal, but some of his other games won accolades.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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