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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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   The meaning of ACCOLADE is a mark of acknowledgment : award. How to use accolade in a sentence. What is the origin of accolade?

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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.

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   noun [ C ] formal uk / ˈæk.ə.leɪd / us / ˈæk.ə.leɪd / Add to word list. praise and approval: earn an accolade She has sold millions of records and earned numerous awards and accolades over a 30-year career. receive an accolade Her approval was the highest accolade he could receive.

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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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   accolade. noun [ C ] formal us / ˈæk.ə.leɪd / uk / ˈæk.ə.leɪd /. Add to word list. praise and approval: earn an accolade She has sold millions of records and earned numerous awards and accolades over a 30-year career. receive an accolade Her approval was the highest accolade he could receive.

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun accolade. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionaccolade noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   noun. /ˈækəleɪd/ (formal) praise or an award for an achievement that people admire. Four restaurants have been awarded the highest accolade of a three-star rating. a long list of industry accolades. He was finally awarded the ultimate accolade —British Hairdresser of the Year—five years later. Topics Success c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.