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accolade

[ak-uh-layd, -lahd] / ˈæk əˌleɪd, -ˌlɑd /
NOUN
strong praise, recognition of achievement
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All four will receive the organization’s highest accolade at the annual Paley Honors event in Beverly Hills on Dec. 3.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

She saw off competition from England's Meg Jones and New Zealand's Jorja Miller to become only the second Canadian - man or woman - to win the accolade in 15s.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

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

You had to be rude at least sometimes and edgy often to be credited with “personality,” and without that accolade no one at Devon could be anyone.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

Having never previously won a major trophy with club or country, he has now lifted five with Bayern and won a host of individual accolades, including Bundesliga player of the season in 2024-25.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Those assets sold at a $10 billion valuation last year, earning him posthumous accolades for the best sports investment ever.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Cage is an award-winning actor whose accolades include an Oscar and Golden Globe for his role in the 1995 film “Leaving Las Vegas.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

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

“How’s your sister Cheryl, by the way? Didn’t she earn way more accolades than you growing up?”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan


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