accolade
Recognition of merit
An accolade is an expression of praise or approval, especially a formal award or honor: The film received accolades from critics.
The word often appears in the plural to suggest accumulated recognition: She's won numerous accolades for her research.
Originally the ceremonial embrace or tap on the shoulder conferring knighthood, but now almost always figurative.
High regard, moral dignity
- awardHonor given for merit
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- tributeOffering of respect
- commendationFormal expression of approval
praise · kudos · laurels · plaudit · ovation · applause · appreciation · acknowledgment
Metal honor token
- trophyAward for winning
- prizeReward for winning
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
star · certificate · plaque · citation · diploma · badge · title · laurel
Post-production sound replacement
- knighthoodHonorary title of nobility
- chivalryKnightly code of honor
- heraldryStudy of armorial bearings
- crestHighest point or tuft
nobility · sovereign · court · ceremony · sword · shoulder · dame · investiture
Advised course of action
- backingAid or sponsorship
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
certification · accreditation · support · ratification · authorization · confirmation · sponsorship · seal
Festive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- daisRaised speaker's platform
rostrum · commencement · convocation · inauguration · pageant · celebration · regalia · procession
Resounding, celebrated victory
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- successFavorable outcome attained
- featRemarkable act of skill
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
milestone · breakthrough · attainment · masterpiece · crowning · capstone · conquest · record
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- awardHonor given for merit
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- tributeOffering of respect
commendation · praise · kudos · laurels · plaudit · ovation · applause · appreciation · acknowledgment · acclaim
medal
Metal honor token
- trophyAward for winning
- prizeReward for winning
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
ribbon · star · certificate · plaque · citation · diploma · badge · title · laurel · crown
dubbing
Post-production sound replacement
- knighthoodHonorary title of nobility
- chivalryKnightly code of honor
- heraldryStudy of armorial bearings
crest · nobility · sovereign · court · ceremony · sword · shoulder · dame · investiture · peerage
recommendation
Advised course of action
validation · certification · accreditation · support · ratification · authorization · confirmation · sponsorship · seal · stamp
gala
Festive formal occasion
dais · rostrum · commencement · convocation · inauguration · pageant · celebration · regalia · procession · presentation
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
accomplishment · milestone · breakthrough · attainment · masterpiece · crowning · capstone · conquest · record · fulfillment
baguette
Elongated crusty loaf
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- garnishDecorative food topping
plating · draping · pastry · technique · elegance · flourish
- acknowledgmentsacknowledgment, acknowledgement, acknowledgments, acknowledgment, dedications
- chivalryknighthood, knights, chivalry, medieval knights, honor
- achievementsaccomplishment, achievement, accomplishments, achievements, triumph
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
- ceremonial speecheseulogy, commencement address, inaugural address, farewell address, wedding toast
- honorsmedal, award, trophy, certificate, prize
accoladecondemnation
Severe disapproval expressed formally
rebuke · censure · denunciation · reprimand · reproof
accoladedisgrace
Loss of honor
dishonor · shame · humiliation · disrespect · insult