accolade

/ˈæk.ə.ˌleɪd/noun

A sign of high praise or an honor recognizing someone's achievement.

Example sentences

“The chef received numerous accolades for her new restaurant.”
“The national teaching award was the highest accolade of her long career.”

Usually plural in practice: a film or career "earns accolades". A formal word, most at home in journalism and award coverage.

Synonyms for accolade

honor
award
tribute
distinction

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