prizewinning
Received top accolades
Prizewinning describes something that has won or is worthy of winning a prize: a prizewinning novel, a prizewinning recipe, a prizewinning tomato.
The word suggests recognized excellence, whether the prize is a Nobel or a county fair ribbon.
Also spelled prize-winning.
One who defeats opponents
- medalistCompetition award recipient
- laureateCelebrated achievement recipient
- titleholderOne who holds a championship
- record-holderOne with best result
hall-of-famer · frontrunner · honoree · awardee · recipient
Honor given for merit
- trophyAward for winning
- medalMetal honor token
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
- certificateFormal written attestation
plaque · honors · accolade · laurels · commendation · citation · distinction · title
Superior select group
- preeminentSuperior to all others
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- superiorHigher in rank
exemplary · outstanding · exceptional · superlative · unrivaled · matchless · peerless · world-class
victor
One who defeats opponents
- medalistCompetition award recipient
- laureateCelebrated achievement recipient
- titleholderOne who holds a championship
record-holder · hall-of-famer · frontrunner · honoree · awardee · recipient
award
Honor given for merit
certificate · plaque · honors · accolade · laurels · commendation · citation · distinction · title · nomination
elite
Superior select group
- preeminentSuperior to all others
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
superior · exemplary · outstanding · exceptional · superlative · unrivaled · matchless · peerless · world-class · top-tier
applause
Collective hand-clapping approval
homage · plaudits · congratulations · celebration · praise · adulation · fanfare · renown · prestige · esteem
prizewinningoverlooked
Not noticed or considered
ignored · unrecognized · unacknowledged · unheralded · uncelebrated
prize, winner, winning, prized, winsome, prizes, winners, prizing, prizewinner