accolade
Translation
accolade, award, praise
Examples
She received the highest accolade from the critics.
She received the highest accolade from the critics.
Winning the Nobel Prize is the ultimate accolade.
Winning the Nobel Prize is the ultimate accolade.
Grammar Patterns
((an accolade)) ((for sth.)) an award or praise for (sth.) She received an accolade for her work.
((the highest/ultimate accolade)) the greatest praise or honor Winning the prize is the ultimate accolade.
Similar Words
Synonyms: award, honor, praise, tribute; Antonyms: criticism
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'collum' (neck). Originally, the embrace given when conferring a knighthood.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone putting a medal 'collar' around your neck as an award. 'Accolade' sounds like a fancy award.