Accolade

Pronunciation: /ˈækəˌleɪd/

Accolade (noun)

  1. a special award or praise given to someone for their achievements.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Accolade

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Accolade

  • when referring to negative feedback
  • when referring to lack of praise