accolade

[US]/ˈækəleɪd/

[UK]/ˈækəleɪd/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. an expression of praise or admiration; a ceremony of conferring knighthood; a curved line at the bottom of a musical score.

the ultimate official accolade of a visit by the Queen.

The play received accolades from the press.

The report received accolades from the press.

Four restaurants have been awarded the highest accolade of a three-star rating.

Today's Rheingau Rieslings are again winning accolades, putting the era of cheap and sickly German wines such as Liebfraumilch to rest.

accolade in recognition of talent

accolade for outstanding achievement

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