gold star
Classroom achievement sticker
A gold star is a mark of achievement or approval, originally a sticker teachers give to reward good schoolwork.
The term extends to any recognition of merit, often used sarcastically: You want a gold star for doing the dishes?
A gold-star parent has lost a child in military service, from the custom of displaying a gold star in the window.
Adhesive-backed paper or plastic
- certificateFormal written attestation
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
- trophyAward for winning
- medalMetal honor token
badge · prize · bonus · perk · treat · incentive · token · stamp
Successful completion of aim
- successFavorable outcome attained
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
excellence · merit · distinction · feat · breakthrough · attainment · completion · fulfillment
Impetus toward a goal
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- positive reinforcementStrengthening behavior through rewards
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- supportTo uphold or sustain
empowerment · incentive · stimulus · boost · uplift · cheering on · pat on the back · validation
sticker
Adhesive-backed paper or plastic
- certificateFormal written attestation
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
- trophyAward for winning
medal · badge · prize · bonus · perk · treat · incentive · token · stamp · checkmark
accomplishment
Successful completion of aim
- successFavorable outcome attained
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- victoryDefeating an opponent
triumph · excellence · merit · distinction · feat · breakthrough · attainment · completion · fulfillment · mastery
motivation
Impetus toward a goal
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- positive reinforcementStrengthening behavior through rewards
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
support · empowerment · incentive · stimulus · boost · uplift · cheering on · pat on the back · validation · reassurance
emblem
Representational sign or device
mark · token · seal · logo · five-pointed · rating · bookmark · quality seal · verified · certified
24k
Highest gold purity
hallmark · bullion · precious · lustrous · shiny · investment grade · premium · top-tier · finest · superior
- childhoodchildhood, baby, child, kid, toys
- perfect scores100 percent, full marks, top marks, top score, straight As
- Sports AwardsMVP, silver medal, bronze medal, championship trophy, championship ring
- star shapesasterisk, pentagram, starburst, sparkle, sheriff badge
- stickerssticker, vinyl sticker, sticker packs, alphabet stickers, sticker book
- approval symbolscheckmark, thumbs up, tick, blue ribbon, seal of approval
gold starblack mark
Recorded fault or failure
demerit · failing grade · F · dunce cap · zero
gold starslap on the wrist
Trivially lenient penalty
scolding · rebuke · disapproval · censure · thumbs down
star, gold, golden, starlight, stellar, gild, starry, starfish, gilded