accolade

Meanings

• noun

  An honor or prize, especially one given publicly and officially.

  - "He was given an accolade for his outstanding contribution to science."
  - "The athlete received an accolade for breaking the world record."

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Synonyms

panegyric , accolade , brace , curly brace

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with accolade
colade , ode , code , mode , road

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Variants

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accolade , accolades

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Etymology

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From Old French accolade, from accoler 'to encircle, surround'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'accolade' is derived from the Old French word 'accoler', which means 'to encircle'.

2. In medieval Europe, knights would exchange accolades, or taps on the shoulder, as a sign of respect and recognition.

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Related Concepts

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1. honor: An accolade is a form of honor or recognition.

2. prize: An accolade is a form of prize or award.

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Culture

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In literature, accolades are often used to denote recognition or praise. In art, accolades can be depicted as physical objects, such as medals or trophies, or as abstract concepts, such as fame or glory. In music, accolades can refer to critical acclaim or success.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'accolade' starts with the letter 'A' and can be associated with the word 'applause', which also means recognition.

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