Is accolade formal or informal?

How is accolade different from award?

Can accolade be used for people?

Is accolade common in academic writing?

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accolade

/ˈæk.ə.leɪd/

IELTSAcademic

noun

A public award or praise for an achievement.

The team received an accolade for innovation.
She earned an accolade for community service.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: "accolade" is more formal than "award" and often implies public recognition; it differs from "praise" (general admiration) and "honour" (a mark of deep respect). Writers choose "accolade" when highlighting a notable, celebrated achievement.

In other languages

Spanish: elogio
Japanese: 称賛、栄誉
Korean: 칭찬, 영예
Vietnamese: sự khen ngợi
Chinese: 赞誉

Common phrases

receive an accoladeearn an accoladean accolade foraccolade in the field

Synonyms

award prize honour recognition applause

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