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accolade

[ak-uh-leyd, -lahd] / ˈæk əˌleɪd, -ˌlɑd /
NOUN
strong praise, recognition of achievement
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It's an accolade and source of huge pride for those presently and formerly associated to the club.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

But for range and ambition, John Dos Passos’ three-volume magnum opus makes a claim to the accolade.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

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

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

One of them grips my arm when I bring her ham steak, whispering, “You’re a good person, you know that?” and repeats the accolade with each item I deliver.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

The accolades come just five days after Swift married beau Travis Kelce in an extravagant — yet secretive — Manhattan affair at Madison Square Garden.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

And no champion in 22 years had been so low on individual accolades.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Given the accolades, it seems likely Goldberg only needs to memorize her lines and the rest will follow.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

Earps' expected return to England would be a high-profile move, having earned numerous individual accolades during a successful international career.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

He was losing to Tal, but some of his other games won accolades.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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