accolades

Example Sentences

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Messi has claimed plenty of personal accolades in his career, but there is a Golden Boot-shaped gap next to the eight Ballon d'Or trophies in his cabinet.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The tail-wagging detective with a "joyful and goofy" personality retired with an extensive list of accolades -- including an Animal of the Year award and Puppy Tales Photos Australian Dog of the Year award.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Lisa’s legacy isn’t just measured by championships and accolades, though; it’s defined by the doors she opened and the standard she set for generations to come,” Johnson said in the news release.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"All these accolades create a buzz around the university and raise the profile of the town, which in turn has a positive influence on prospective students who are choosing where and what to study."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Of course, while Katherine took the accolades in stride, she never took the work for granted.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly