Accolade
Pronunciation: /ˈækəˌleɪd/
Accolade (noun)
- a special award or praise given to someone for their achievements.
- a ceremony where someone is made a knight by touching their shoulder with a sword.
Examples
- The scientist received an accolade for her groundbreaking research.
- Winning the prize was an unexpected accolade for the young artist.
Common collocations: receive an accolade, deserve an accolade, prestigious accolade, perform an accolade, traditional accolade