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accolades

NOUN
strong praise, recognition of achievement
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The tail-wagging detective with a "joyful and goofy" personality retired with an extensive list of accolades -- including an Animal of the Year award and Puppy Tales Photos Australian Dog of the Year award.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Her management earned the accolades of Warren Buffett, whose Berkshire Hathaway has long held a stake in Occidental.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine Jackson, starred in the title role, and his aunts and uncles dropped accolades for his performance in red carpet interviews.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Despite his accolades, Panesar has enjoyed getting stuck in with being part of a village cricket club.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Dr. Trefusis expatiated at somewhat galling length upon my achievements; which accolades Lord Dunmore received with kind pleasure, saying, “Faith, excellent! Excellent! You are brave boys, all of you.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson



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