accolades
Prizes and praise
Accolades are expressions of praise or admiration, typically public recognition for achievement: The film received accolades from critics worldwide.
The word often appears in formal contexts—awards ceremonies, professional accomplishments, critical acclaim.
An accolade originally referred to the ceremonial touch on the shoulder when conferring knighthood, but that sense is now rare.
Collective hand-clapping approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- complimentsExpressions of admiration
- congratulationsExpression of praise for achievement
- plauditsEnthusiastic public approval
approval · endorsement · ovation · cheers · bravo · props · flattery · adulation
Award for winning
- medalMetal honor token
- prizeReward for winning
- certificateFormal written attestation
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
ribbon · title · laurel · cup · badge · decoration · statuette · crown
Expression of deep respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
monument · salute · retrospective · remembrance · celebration · ceremony · commemoration · honor
Reputation commanding admiration
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- respectRegard with honor
- admirationDeep respect felt
- statusOne's relative position
eminence · prominence · stature · renown · regard · distinction · glory · influence
Confirmation of receipt
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- appreciationRecognition of worth
fame · notoriety · repute · distinction · visibility · spotlight · limelight · crediting
applause
Collective hand-clapping approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- complimentsExpressions of admiration
- congratulationsExpression of praise for achievement
plaudits · approval · endorsement · ovation · cheers · bravo · props · flattery · adulation · laudation
trophy
Award for winning
- medalMetal honor token
- prizeReward for winning
- certificateFormal written attestation
plaque · ribbon · title · laurel · cup · badge · decoration · statuette · crown · wreath
homage
Expression of deep respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
memorial · monument · salute · retrospective · remembrance · celebration · ceremony · commemoration · honor · reverence
prestige
Reputation commanding admiration
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- respectRegard with honor
- admirationDeep respect felt
status · eminence · prominence · stature · renown · regard · distinction · glory · influence · notability
acknowledgment
Confirmation of receipt
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
appreciation · fame · notoriety · repute · distinction · visibility · spotlight · limelight · crediting · identification
- achievementsaccomplishment, achievement, accomplishments, achievements, triumph
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, great job, praises
- recognitionawards, award, honors, trophy, medal
- social statusprestige, fame, popularity, clout, esteem
- art contestsart contests, art prizes, design competitions, art competitions, design awards
accoladescriticism
Judgment of faults
condemnation · censure · denunciation · reproach · rebuke