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Meanings of accolade in English

Portuguese
galardão
Catalan
llorer
Spanish
laurel
Wikidata

A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.

galardão
Russian
акколада
Portuguese
ordenação de um cavaleiro
Catalan
bescollada
Spanish
espaldarazo

Central act in the rite of passage ceremonies conferring knighthood.

акколада
Usage of accolade in English
1
This was the second year running the tournament scooped up the accolade.
The South African
2
She received an accolade for being Valedictorian of her College Algebra course.
Ebony
3
Much longer, in fact, than its predecessor as holder of the accolade.
The Guardian
4
What kind of number do you think could warrant such an accolade?
Wired
5
Mr Purdy defeated seven other shortlisted businesses to secure the renowned accolade.
The Irish Times
6
She's already won that accolade at the Golden Globes and the Baftas.
Radio NZ
7
So being the best in class here isn't that big an accolade.
The Irish Times
8
But each autumn of accolade would yield to a winter of stagnation.
The Guardian
9
No awards, but an accolade at the New York Journalists Club dinner.
Terminal Compromise
10
Only from her Heaven-anointed monarch, man, can Nature receive her knightly accolade.
Gala-Days
11
This is a huge accolade for O'Connell and it comes with great responsibility.
The Guardian
12
The ultimate accolade: Berlin's brilliant exploitation of the concept has also inspired parody.
The Guardian
13
They clinched this particular accolade for the fifth time to date.
The South African
14
Professor Lyall, though clearly pleased by her accolade, said, Not to be rude.
Soulless
15
The Oscar-nominated, Tony-winning actress has recently received another accolade: an Emmy.
Ebony
16
Quite what I had done to deserve this accolade, I'm not entirely sure.
The Guardian
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