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accolade

/ˈæk.ə.leɪd/

Translations

accoladenoun

accolades

/ˈæk.ə.leɪd/

The scientist received an accolade for her groundbreaking research.

Учёный получила похвалу за свои новаторские исследования.

The actor was given an accolade for his outstanding performance.

Актёр получил награду за своё выдающееся выступление.

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Synonyms

accoladeverb

accoladed

Past Simple

accoladed

Past Participle

accolading

Gerund

/ˈækəleɪd/

/ˈækəˌleɪd/

Rare/archaic, transitive; chiefly in ceremonial or figurative contexts.

accoladenoun

An award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.

The scientist received the highest accolade in her field for her groundbreaking research.

A touch on a person's shoulders with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood.

The king performed the accolade, officially dubbing the squire a knight.

An expression of praise or admiration.

The director received accolades from critics for his latest film.

In musical notation, a brace that connects two or more staves which are to be read or played simultaneously.

The score shows an accolade joining the treble and bass staves for the piano part.

accoladeverb

To confer knighthood or another honor upon (a person) by the ceremonial touch of a sword, or figuratively, to bestow formal praise or distinction.

The queen will accolade the officers for their bravery.