Meaning & use
accolades
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Expressions of praise, awards, or honors given in recognition of an achievement.
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The novel received numerous accolades, including a national book award.
Despite the accolades, she remained humble about her success.
A note on using this word
Almost always used in the plural in modern English, even when referring to recognition from a single source.
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