Synonyms for

Accolades

Verb / ˈækʌˌleɪdz / Another word for accolades — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

praise or an award given for an achievement

Synonyms & similar words

accolade honour laurels award honor awards praise commendation plaudits recognition honor laurels credit tribute distinction acclaim kudos admiration applause glory merit respect approbation repute esteem

Example sentences

  1. The teacher gave the student accolades for getting an A on the test.
  2. The actor received many accolades for his performance in the movie.
  3. The athlete was proud to receive accolades for winning the game.
  4. The artist was surprised to receive accolades for her painting.
  5. The scientist received accolades for her groundbreaking research.

Quotes

  • 'I was never interested in being an actor. I never was. I was interested in being a director, but that's not true. I was interested in telling stories and getting accolades and praise for it.' - Spike Lee
  • 'I never expected to win a Tony Award. Not at all. I just wanted to be in a hit show on Broadway. But this... this is better than I ever could have imagined!' - Bernadette Peters
  • 'I'm just happy to be doing what I love and getting accolades for it.' - Lin-Manuel Miranda

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