Recognition of achievement or superiority or a sign of this

• laurel

  1. Any of various trees and shrubs resembling the true laurel, as the mountain laurel, cherry laurel, or California laurel
  2. The foliage of this tree, esp. as woven into wreaths such as those used by the ancient Greeks to crown the victors in various contests or by the ancient Romans to signify military success
  3. Fame; honor

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  1. Any of various trees and shrubs resembling the true laurel, as the mountain laurel, cherry laurel, or California laurel
  2. The foliage of this tree, esp. as woven into wreaths such as those used by the ancient Greeks to crown the victors in various contests or by the ancient Romans to signify military success
  3. Fame; honor

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• honor

  1. Good name; reputation:
  2. A sense of principled uprightness of character; personal integrity:
  3. A mark, token, or gesture of respect or distinction, such as a military decoration.

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  1. Good name; reputation:
  2. A sense of principled uprightness of character; personal integrity:
  3. A mark, token, or gesture of respect or distinction, such as a military decoration.

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• distinction

  1. A special quality or accomplishment conferring uniqueness or honor:
  2. Recognition of achievement or superiority; honor:
  3. Excellence or eminence, as of performance, character, or reputation:

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  1. A special quality or accomplishment conferring uniqueness or honor:
  2. Recognition of achievement or superiority; honor:
  3. Excellence or eminence, as of performance, character, or reputation:

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• accolade

  1. A special acknowledgment; an award.
  2. Words of praise
  3. Anything done or given as a sign of great respect, approval, appreciation, etc.

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  1. A special acknowledgment; an award.
  2. Words of praise
  3. Anything done or given as a sign of great respect, approval, appreciation, etc.

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An expression of warm approval

• praise

  1. Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.
  2. A praising or being praised; commendation or glorification
  3. (Archaic) A reason for praise; merit.

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  1. Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.
  2. A praising or being praised; commendation or glorification
  3. (Archaic) A reason for praise; merit.

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• plaudit

  1. Enthusiastic expression of praise or approval:
  2. An applauding or round of applause
  3. Any expression of approval or praise

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  1. Enthusiastic expression of praise or approval:
  2. An applauding or round of applause
  3. Any expression of approval or praise

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• panegyric

  1. A formal speech or opus publicly praising someone or something.
  2. A formal speech or piece of writing praising a person or event
  3. Elaborate praise or laudation; an encomium.

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  1. A formal speech or opus publicly praising someone or something.
  2. A formal speech or piece of writing praising a person or event
  3. Elaborate praise or laudation; an encomium.

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• laudation

  1. A lauding or being lauded
  2. The act of lauding; praise.

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  1. A lauding or being lauded
  2. The act of lauding; praise.

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• eulogy

  1. High praise or commendation.
  2. A laudatory speech or written tribute, especially one praising someone who has died.
  3. Speech or writing in praise of a person, event, or thing; esp., a formal speech praising a person who has recently died

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  1. High praise or commendation.
  2. A laudatory speech or written tribute, especially one praising someone who has died.
  3. Speech or writing in praise of a person, event, or thing; esp., a formal speech praising a person who has recently died

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• encomium

  1. Warm, glowing praise.
  2. A formal, often enthusiastic, expression of high praise
  3. A formal expression of praise.

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  1. Warm, glowing praise.
  2. A formal, often enthusiastic, expression of high praise
  3. A formal expression of praise.

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• compliment

  1. A formal act or expression of courtesy or respect
  2. (Now Chiefly Dial.) A gift given for services; tip
  3. An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation.

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  1. A formal act or expression of courtesy or respect
  2. (Now Chiefly Dial.) A gift given for services; tip
  3. An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation.

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• commendation

  1. (Archaic) Greetings or regards, as to a friend
  2. The act or an instance of commending; esp., formal recommendation or praise
  3. Something, especially an official award or citation, that commends.

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  1. (Archaic) Greetings or regards, as to a friend
  2. The act or an instance of commending; esp., formal recommendation or praise
  3. Something, especially an official award or citation, that commends.

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• celebration

  1. The act or an instance of celebrating
  2. That which is done to celebrate

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  1. The act or an instance of celebrating
  2. That which is done to celebrate

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• applause

  1. Approval or praise, esp. as shown by clapping hands, cheering, etc.
  2. Approval expressed especially by the clapping of hands.
  3. Praise; commendation:

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  1. Approval or praise, esp. as shown by clapping hands, cheering, etc.
  2. Approval expressed especially by the clapping of hands.
  3. Praise; commendation:

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• acclamation

  1. A shout or salute of enthusiastic approval.
  2. A vote by voice; esp., an enthusiastic approving vote without an actual count
  3. An oral vote, especially an enthusiastic vote of approval taken without formal ballot:

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  1. A shout or salute of enthusiastic approval.
  2. A vote by voice; esp., an enthusiastic approving vote without an actual count
  3. An oral vote, especially an enthusiastic vote of approval taken without formal ballot:

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• acclaim

  1. Loud applause or strong approval
  2. (Poetic) An acclamation; a shout of applause.
  3. Enthusiastic praise; acclamation.

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  1. Loud applause or strong approval
  2. (Poetic) An acclamation; a shout of applause.
  3. Enthusiastic praise; acclamation.

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