acolades

Meanings

• noun

  Praise or approval, especially when given publicly.

  - "The athlete received many acolades for her gold medal performance."
  - "The company's innovative product received numerous acolades from industry experts."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acolades
applause , praises , blazes , razes

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Variants

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accolade , accolades

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Etymology

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Originally, a crown or wreath placed upon the head as a mark of honor or achievement.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'acolade' comes from the Old French word 'acolade', meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'.

2. The term 'academic acolades' refers to awards and recognition given for academic achievements.

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Related Concepts

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1. praise: An expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.

2. honors: Distinctions awarded for merit or achievement.

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Culture

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In literature, acolades have been used to describe the accolades given to heroes and heroines. In art, they have been depicted as wreaths or crowns. In music, they have been used metaphorically to describe the applause and praise received by performers.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'acolades' as 'applause' with the 'o' being long like in 'college'.

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