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accolade

[ak-uh-leyd, -lahd] / ˈæk əˌleɪd, -ˌlɑd /
NOUN
strong praise, recognition of achievement
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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

His long-time rival Lionel Messi, who has won the Ballon d'Or accolade a record eight times, recently also said he was unsure how much longer he would continue playing football.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Mbappe struck eight times to win the Golden Boot in Qatar in 2022 but faces fierce competition to retain the accolade.

From BBC Jun. 21, 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

He says he tries to promote responsible riding but that it is demotivating when "other people are getting a lot of views and getting more accolades for doing the wrong thing".

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

In fact, Zhu shored up state power instead of letting it go but the comparison rang true in one respect: Like the Soviet leader, Zhu often won more accolades overseas than at home.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

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

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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