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accolade

[ak-uh-leyd, -lahd] / ˈæk əˌleɪd, -ˌlɑd /
NOUN
strong praise, recognition of achievement
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In 2017, the actress was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and in 2023, she was awarded the Bafta Fellowship, the British Academy's highest accolade for a career on screen.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

She described having to watch Sir Jeffrey receive "accolade after accolade" in public life.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

On May 23, Barbra Streisand, 84, will receive an honorary Palme d’Or — the latest accolade for the singer, actor, director and producer, who first received major awards attention six decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

And with the personal accolade now wrapped up, Raya and Arsenal will hope the Premier League trophy will be next to head to north London.

From BBC • May 10, 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




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