Accolade
noun
An award or praise given for outstanding achievement.
She received many accolades for her work from the art industry.
Often appears as...
- win an accolade
- earn an accolade
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Formal
noun
A touch on the shoulder with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood.
The king bestowed the accolade of knighthood on the brave knight.
Often appears as...
- bestow the accolade
- be given the accolade
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Formal
Historical
noun
A special acknowledgment for a notable achievement in arts and entertainment world.
The film won the highest accolade at the film festival.
Often appears as...
- win the accolade
- be selected for the accolade
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Artistic
noun
An award or praise given for outstanding achievement.
She received many accolades for her work from the art industry.
Often appears as...
- win an accolade
- earn an accolade
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A touch on the shoulder with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood.
The king bestowed the accolade of knighthood on the brave knight.
Often appears as...
- bestow the accolade
- be given the accolade
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
A special acknowledgment for a notable achievement in arts and entertainment world.
The film won the highest accolade at the film festival.
Often appears as...
- win the accolade
- be selected for the accolade
Usage tips
Artistic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
The word 'accolade' suggests strong approval and praise in various contexts.
His novel received accolades from both critics and fans.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Recognition
'Accolade' often refers to formal awards in professional settings.
After years of research, she was honored with an accolade from a prestigious university.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Acclaim
Receiving an 'accolade' usually brings public attention and esteem.
The chef's new restaurant quickly earned accolades and high ratings.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
The word 'accolade' suggests strong approval and praise in various contexts.
His novel received accolades from both critics and fans.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Recognition
'Accolade' often refers to formal awards in professional settings.
After years of research, she was honored with an accolade from a prestigious university.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Acclaim
Receiving an 'accolade' usually brings public attention and esteem.
The chef's new restaurant quickly earned accolades and high ratings.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
The word 'accolade' suggests strong approval and praise in various contexts.
His novel received accolades from both critics and fans.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Recognition
'Accolade' often refers to formal awards in professional settings.
After years of research, she was honored with an accolade from a prestigious university.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Acclaim
Receiving an 'accolade' usually brings public attention and esteem.
The chef's new restaurant quickly earned accolades and high ratings.
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How to Raise Successful...
and fed and watered, and then we want to be sure they go to the right schools, that they're in the right classes at the right schools, and that they get the right grades in the right classes in the right schools. But not just the grades, the scores, and not just the grades and scores, but the accolades and the awards
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Steve Ramirez and Xu...
it happens to be one of the most evocative accolades that I've heard come our way. But as you'll see, it's not the only opinion that's out there. Indeed, if we take a look at the second one, I think we can all agree that it's, meh, probably not as positive. But this also reminds us that,
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What is imposter...
and it isn’t necessarily tied to depression, anxiety, or self-esteem. Where do these feelings of fraudulence come from? People who are highly skilled or accomplished tend to think others are just as skilled. This can spiral into feelings that they don’t deserve accolades
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Daniel Libeskind's 17...
Without memory we would be amnesiacs. We would not know which way we were going, and why we are going where we're going. So I've been never interested in the forgettable reuse, rehashing of the same things over and over again, which, of course, get accolades of critics.
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Cara E. Yar Khan: The...
Yes, it was scary, but it was also fantastic. Waterfalls, slick canyons and a couple billion years of bedrock that seemed to change color throughout the day. The Grand Canyon is true wilderness and worthy of all of its accolades.
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and we have a doctor bowler minjin she is a national geographic explorer she is from mongolia and the list of accolades for dr minjin goes on and on i cannot possibly get through all of them she famously helped stop the sale
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Earthrise: The Story of...
we always somehow could not help knowing the enormity of what we did I knew that it was a NASA thought everybody was elated I was too but the accolades that somebody came to us it was much greater than least I expected
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Aja Monet and phillip...
and face the exterior world. I was discouraged. There was so much loss and death and artists were being used to numb, lull and exploit. While winning awards, accolades and grants soothed so many egos,
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Bryce Dallas Howard: How...
or perhaps only you, has access to. Because the legacy we create in private is as powerful and lasting as any public accolade. Perhaps even more so. Thank you so much.
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Ludwick Marishane: A...
in the world, the first African to get that accolade, and one thing that really puzzles me is, I did all of this just because I didn't want to bathe. Thank you.
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How to Raise Successful...
and fed and watered, and then we want to be sure they go to the right schools, that they're in the right classes at the right schools, and that they get the right grades in the right classes in the right schools. But not just the grades, the scores, and not just the grades and scores, but the accolades and the awards
Video examples
Steve Ramirez and Xu...
it happens to be one of the most evocative accolades that I've heard come our way. But as you'll see, it's not the only opinion that's out there. Indeed, if we take a look at the second one, I think we can all agree that it's, meh, probably not as positive. But this also reminds us that,
Video examples
What is imposter...
and it isn’t necessarily tied to depression, anxiety, or self-esteem. Where do these feelings of fraudulence come from? People who are highly skilled or accomplished tend to think others are just as skilled. This can spiral into feelings that they don’t deserve accolades
Video examples
Daniel Libeskind's 17...
Without memory we would be amnesiacs. We would not know which way we were going, and why we are going where we're going. So I've been never interested in the forgettable reuse, rehashing of the same things over and over again, which, of course, get accolades of critics.
Video examples
Cara E. Yar Khan: The...
Yes, it was scary, but it was also fantastic. Waterfalls, slick canyons and a couple billion years of bedrock that seemed to change color throughout the day. The Grand Canyon is true wilderness and worthy of all of its accolades.
Video examples
Reimagining Dinosaurs...
and we have a doctor bowler minjin she is a national geographic explorer she is from mongolia and the list of accolades for dr minjin goes on and on i cannot possibly get through all of them she famously helped stop the sale
Video examples
Earthrise: The Story of...
we always somehow could not help knowing the enormity of what we did I knew that it was a NASA thought everybody was elated I was too but the accolades that somebody came to us it was much greater than least I expected
Video examples
Aja Monet and phillip...
and face the exterior world. I was discouraged. There was so much loss and death and artists were being used to numb, lull and exploit. While winning awards, accolades and grants soothed so many egos,
Video examples
Bryce Dallas Howard: How...
or perhaps only you, has access to. Because the legacy we create in private is as powerful and lasting as any public accolade. Perhaps even more so. Thank you so much.
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Ludwick Marishane: A...
in the world, the first African to get that accolade, and one thing that really puzzles me is, I did all of this just because I didn't want to bathe. Thank you.
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Shaquill Griffin
So I felt like I had to become a better person, a better man when it comes to my life and everything I have done and will do. I had to figure that part out myself. When it came to the way I was thinking, it was all about, 'Oh, make this play, get these stats, get these accolades.' I felt like that's what was important, and that's never true.
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Keke Palmer
American Actress
I'm happy with who I am inside. I'd hate to have accolades and all that and not really be happy with who I was. So I'm really thankful for my family and for the support system that I have for being the person that I am today. I'm proud of who I am.
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Geddy Lee
Canadian Musician
You spend most of your life working and trying to hone your craft, working on your chops, working on your writing, and you don't really think about accolades. Then you get a bit older and they start coming your way. It's a nice pat on the back.
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Nick Cannon
American Musician
I just work - however people feel about it, I mean, at the end of the day, if I'm waiting for accolades, I could be waiting all my life, but I don't need that stuff to validate me. I just do what makes me happy.
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Kenny G
American Musician
I live my life and play my music, and I don't really seek out other people's approval or accolades or things like that. I try to do what's true to me, and how it all comes out is fine.
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R. A. Salvatore
American Author
This is my spiritual journey through life, my way of making sense of the world. I don't need permission from anyone or accolades from anyone; it is completely internal.
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Toni Kroos
German Athlete
Sure, it's nice to get appreciation from the outside. But generally, I don't think personal accolades are appropriate in football.
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Jonathan Sacks
British Clergyman
Follow your passion. Nothing - not wealth, success, accolades or fame - is worth spending a lifetime doing things you don't enjoy.
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Scottie Pippen
American Athlete
Defensive awards and accolades aside, to have your jersey retired puts you in a position where you'll be known forever.
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Janet Varney
American Actress
Bridesmaids' was phenomenal. It deserves every accolade it's gotten, and it's exciting for every woman in comedy.
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Shaquill Griffin
So I felt like I had to become a better person, a better man when it comes to my life and everything I have done and will do. I had to figure that part out myself. When it came to the way I was thinking, it was all about, 'Oh, make this play, get these stats, get these accolades.' I felt like that's what was important, and that's never true.
Quote examples
Keke Palmer
American Actress
I'm happy with who I am inside. I'd hate to have accolades and all that and not really be happy with who I was. So I'm really thankful for my family and for the support system that I have for being the person that I am today. I'm proud of who I am.
Quote examples
Geddy Lee
Canadian Musician
You spend most of your life working and trying to hone your craft, working on your chops, working on your writing, and you don't really think about accolades. Then you get a bit older and they start coming your way. It's a nice pat on the back.
Quote examples
Nick Cannon
American Musician
I just work - however people feel about it, I mean, at the end of the day, if I'm waiting for accolades, I could be waiting all my life, but I don't need that stuff to validate me. I just do what makes me happy.
Quote examples
Kenny G
American Musician
I live my life and play my music, and I don't really seek out other people's approval or accolades or things like that. I try to do what's true to me, and how it all comes out is fine.
Quote examples
R. A. Salvatore
American Author
This is my spiritual journey through life, my way of making sense of the world. I don't need permission from anyone or accolades from anyone; it is completely internal.
Quote examples
Toni Kroos
German Athlete
Sure, it's nice to get appreciation from the outside. But generally, I don't think personal accolades are appropriate in football.
Quote examples
Jonathan Sacks
British Clergyman
Follow your passion. Nothing - not wealth, success, accolades or fame - is worth spending a lifetime doing things you don't enjoy.
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Scottie Pippen
American Athlete
Defensive awards and accolades aside, to have your jersey retired puts you in a position where you'll be known forever.
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Janet Varney
American Actress
Bridesmaids' was phenomenal. It deserves every accolade it's gotten, and it's exciting for every woman in comedy.
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