Definition of Accolade
Accolade
ac·co·lade


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(noun)
An expression of praise or admiration for someone's achievement.

e.g. The actor received an accolade for his outstanding performance in the film.

(noun)
a gesture such as a salute, embrace, or touch on the shoulders with a sword, that confers knighthood on someone, or a ceremony to bestow such a rank/title;

e.g. He knelt to receive his accolade from the king.



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