Accolade

/ˈæ.kə.leɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.

The author received numerous accolades for her outstanding contributions to literature.

An expression of praise or admiration.

The teacher gave the student an accolade for his exceptional performance in the science project.

A ceremonial gesture of respect, such as a blow with a sword on the shoulders.

The knight received his accolade during a grand ceremony attended by the king.

From French 'accolade', from Latin 'ad' (to) + 'collum' (neck).

give someone an accolade

to express praise or admiration to someone

accolades of success

the achievements and recognition received for success

to win accolades

to receive praise or an award for outstanding work

commend

to express formal or official praise.

honor

high respect; esteem.

laurel

an acknowledgment of achievement especially in artistic or literary fields.

Props

He got props for his amazing skills.

Street cred

She earned street cred for her contributions to the community.