noun
an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit
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The scientist received the highest accolade in his field for his groundbreaking research.
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I heard that Sarah got another accolade at work for her exceptional performance.
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Dude, you totally deserve an accolade for pulling off that stunt!
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Winning the championship was the ultimate accolade for years of hard work and dedication.