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accolade

[ak-uh-leyd, -lahd] / ˈæk əˌleɪd, -ˌlɑd /
NOUN
strong praise, recognition of achievement
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England and Tuchel will hope Kane can set the seal on that accolade by leading them to long-awaited World Cup glory.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The accolade was a surprise for the Culture Club singer, who was presented with the honour by French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier at a ceremony in central London.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

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

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The songwriting academy's highest accolade recognises "excellence and impact in the art and craft of music creation".

From BBC • May 21, 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




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