accolade
/'ækəleid/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction: An "accolade" is a formal award, honor, or privilege granted as a public mark of recognition or esteem for merit.
- An award for bravery: Specifically, it can denote an award, such as a military medal, given for courageous acts.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Winning the Nobel Prize is considered the highest accolade in many scientific fields.
- The soldier received a prestigious accolade for his valor in combat.
- The film's director accepted the top accolade at the festival.
Advanced Usage
- "To receive/bestow an accolade": To be given or to give a formal honor.
- The author was thrilled to receive such a prestigious literary accolade.
- "The ultimate/final accolade": Used to describe the highest possible honor in a particular context.
- Being invited to speak at the conference was the ultimate accolade for the young researcher.
Variants and Related Words
- Accoladed (adj., rare): Having received accolades; honored.
- The accoladed scientist gave a keynote address.
- Accolades (n., plural): The most common form, referring to multiple awards or praises.
- The novel earned numerous critical accolades.
Synonyms
- Honor: A mark of respect or distinction.
- Award: A prize or other mark of recognition.
- Commendation: Formal or official praise.
- Laurels: Honors or recognition for achievement (often used in the plural, "to rest on one's laurels").
Related Phrases
- "A chorus of accolades": Widespread and enthusiastic praise from many sources.
- The new policy was met with a chorus of accolades from industry leaders.
Idioms
- "To be showered with accolades": To receive a great many awards or much praise.
- After her groundbreaking discovery, she was showered with accolades from around the world.
Noun
- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
- an award for bravery