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Noun: accolade  'a-ku,leyd
  1. A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    "an accolade for bravery";
    - award, honor [US], honour [Brit, Cdn], laurels

Derived forms: accolades

Type of: symbol

Encyclopedia: Accolade