accolades

NOUN

strong praise, recognition of achievement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinction kudos

STRONG

approval award badge decoration honor laurels

Example Sentences

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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

But after a long season, in which Shaw scooped up several individual accolades including the WSL Player of the Year and Golden Boot, she relished getting her hands on another piece of silverware.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

She was National Honor Society president, secretary of La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica and the class of 2026 president, among other accolades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Since her return to full fitness, Putellas has shown the types of performances that earned her back-to-back Ballon d'Or accolades in 2021 and 2022.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“How’s your sister Cheryl, by the way? Didn’t she earn way more accolades than you growing up?”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan