CEFR B2

accolade

noun

Meaning

An award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.

Examples

The Nobel Prize is the highest accolade a scientist can receive.
She accepted the award with humility, seeing it as an accolade for the entire team.

Synonyms: praise, honor, tribute, laurels

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accolade (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈækəleɪd/

Definition

An award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.

Examples

The Nobel Prize is the highest accolade a scientist can receive.
She accepted the award with humility, seeing it as an accolade for the entire team.
He was showered with accolades after his groundbreaking performance.

How to Use accolade

accolade for (prepositional phrase): An award or recognition given in response to a specific achievement or quality. — "The book won an accolade for its originality."
accolade of (prepositional phrase): An award or recognition that is part of a larger group or category. — "The film received the accolade of best picture."

Synonyms of accolade

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Antonyms of accolade

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