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accolade

[ak-uh-layd, -lahd] / ˈæk əˌleɪd, -ˌlɑd /
NOUN
strong praise, recognition of achievement
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In a world ravaged by conflicts and crises, 287 individuals and organisations have been nominated for the ultimate diplomatic and humanitarian accolade this year.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 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

The Slovenian will be trying to win the red jersey overall - and with it the accolade of winning all three Grand Tours in the sport, along with most of the sport's biggest one-day races.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

It was the third major individual accolade of his career, having won the Ballon d'Or in 2023 and then Uefa Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament after Spain's final triumph against England two years ago.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

What a fine accolade for his legend, Lazlo thought with a twinge of bitterness: Thyon Nero, deliverer from shadow.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Furman noted that in Comey's role, "she was assigned some of the country's highest profile cases and consistently received the highest accolades from supervisors and peers alike".

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Starring as one of the leads in FX’s “The Americans” surely earned Keri Russell an abundance of accolades.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 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

Winn had repeatedly claimed The Salt Path was the first book she had written, and which she won a number of accolades for, including a £10,000 prize for a debut novelist or non-fiction writer.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Unburdened by Oppie’s metaphysical brooding, Ernest Lawrence eagerly accepted public accolades for his role in ending the war.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik


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