Synonyms of accolades

accolades

noun

plural of accolade

1

as in commendations

a formal expression of praise

for their exceptional bravery the firefighters received accolades from both local and national officials

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commendations
• tributes
• citations
• awards
• encomiums
• hymns
• eulogies
• homages
• acclaim
• prizes
• salutations
• paeans
• panegyrics
• honors
• dedications
• plaudits
• dithyrambs
• applauses
• acclamations
• decorations
• eulogia
• compliments
• kudos
• recommendations
• approvals
• laudations
• hallelujahs
• bravos
• cachets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indictments
• condemnations
• denunciations
• reprimands
• censures
• lectures
• rebukes
• corrections
• sermons
• admonitions
• reproofs
• harangues

2

as in acclaim

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

winning the Nobel Prize for Physics is generally regarded as the highest accolade for a physicist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acclaim
• honors
• applauses
• glories
• credits
• distinctions
• praises
• kudos
• laurels
• fames
• ovations
• commendations
• homages
• lauds
• bays
• props
• tributes
• suns
• compliments
• plaudits
• réclames
• celebrities
• encomiums
• recommendations
• eulogies
• raves
• acclamations
• toasts
• kudos
• panegyrics
• reputes
• rhapsodies
• citations
• renowns
• exaltations
• glorifications
• elevations
• notes
• enshrinements
• enthronements

3

as in awards

something given in recognition of achievement

a screen performance that won virtually every accolade that the film world has to offer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awards
• prizes
• honors
• trophies
• distinctions
• medals
• premiums
• decorations
• kudos
• plumes
• badges
• plaudits
• blue ribbons
• laurels
• commendations
• ribbons
• cups
• plates
• plaques
• compliments
• tributes
• applauses
• eulogies
• crowns
• encomiums
• citations
• orders
• paeans
• panegyrics
• hallelujahs
• bravos
• homages
• honorable mentions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accolades

Smart, a veteran actress, has earned numerous accolades over the course of her career, including eight Emmys, three SAG Awards, two Golden Globes and six Critics Choice Awards. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Langley has nine nominations heading into the November awards show, while Lambert is up for seven accolades. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

She’s worked at outlets including the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and CNN, and received numerous accolades for her reporting, including a national Society of Professional Journalists award for food writing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

He was awarded accolades including the Order of Merit to the Fatherland, 2nd degree, and the Order of Friendship, and began traveling abroad with Putin as part of his entourage. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Aguilar won several accolades for her work and was consulted by other agencies on their social media strategy. — Vincent Medina, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

For all the accolades, Long insists the work was never about fame. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Mackie and Aghayan’s extensive work in film and television also earned them numerous accolades. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

The snarky musical saga was praised by critics, accrued a dedicated fanbase, and was showered with accolades, including six Emmy Awards and four Golden Globes. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2026