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   Ac·co·lade

   /ˈakəˌlād/

   

   noun

   • 1. an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit: "the ski resort achieved the ultimate accolade of playing host to the Winter Olympics" Similar honorrecognitionprivilegeawardgifttitleprizelaurelsbayspalm
   • ▪ an expression of praise or admiration: "poignant accolades and urgent testimonials of thanks" Similar tributecommendationacclaimapplauseovationacclamationapprovaladmirationapprobationtestimonialpraisewelcomeflatterykudosadulationhomagecomplimentpat on the backeulogyencomiumpanegyriccheerssalutesplauditscongratulationsbouquetsinformal:raverare:extolmentlaudationeulogiumOpposite criticism
   • 2. a touch on a person's shoulders with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood.

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French, from Provençal acolada, literally ‘embrace around the neck (when bestowing knighthood)’, from Latin ad- ‘at, to’ + collum ‘neck’.

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   What does accolade mean in English?

   • (English pronunciations of accolade from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus and from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary, both sources © Cambridge University Press) What is the definition of accolade? said when you meet someone who you haven't seen for a long period of time

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   What is the difference between a sword and an accolade?

   • By the 19th century, accolade came to mean "award." A person who achieves a goal in research or service may receive an official paper certificate or trophy, an accolade of achievement, while a performer or speaker might get an accolade in the form of applause from the audience. Rarely does either of these types of accolade involve a sword.

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   Where does the word acolade come from?

   • borrowed from Middle French acolade, accolade "embrace," from acoler "to embrace" (going back to Old French, from a-, prefix forming transitive verbs—going back to Latin ad- ad- — + col "neck," going back to Latin collum) + -ade -ade — more at collar entry 1 1591, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Get Word of the Day delivered to your inbox!

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   What is the accolade & why is it important?

   • The Accolade, currently in its 11th year, is a top-tier prestigious global film competition that is unique in the industry. The Accolade gives talented directors, producers, actors and creative teams the positive exposure they deserve. It discovers and honors the achievements of filmmakers who produce high quality entertainment and new media.

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   Accolade is a noun that means a mark of recognition, praise, or honor. It comes from the French verb accoler, meaning \"to embrace\", and was originally used for a ceremonial embrace conferring knighthood.

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   An accolade is an award, honor, or instance of positive acknowledgment or praise. The word is typically used in the context of honors and praise that have been given to a person throughout their professional career. It is especially used to refer to prestigious awards and honors that not many people receive.

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   An accolade is a formal word for praise and approval, or the act of giving it. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and translations in different languages.

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   An accolade is a formal word for praise and approval, or something that shows respect or honour. Learn how to use it in sentences, and find synonyms and related words in the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Definitions of accolade. noun. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction. synonyms: award, honor, honour, laurels. see more. noun. a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration. synonyms: compliment. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Accolade."

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   3 days ago · An accolade is something done or said to show admiration or respect for someone or something. It can also be a ceremonial gesture, a musical brace, or an architectural moulding. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms.

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    An accolade is a prize or praise given to someone because they are very good at something. Learn how to say accolade in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese.