Definitions of laurels
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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
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prize, trophy
something given as a token of victory
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aliyah
(Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah
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academic degree, degree
an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
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crown, pennant
the award given to the champion
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cachet, seal, seal of approval
an indication of approved or superior status
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citation, commendation
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
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honorable mention, mention
an official recognition of merit
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letter, varsity letter
an award earned by participation in a school sport
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decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
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trophy
an award for success in war or hunting
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Emmy
an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
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Nobel prize
an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace
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Academy Award, Oscar
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
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Prix de Rome
an annual prize awarded by the French government in a competition of painters and artists and sculptors and musicians and architects; the winner in each category receives support for a period of study in Rome
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Prix Goncourt
an award given annually for contributions to French literature
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apple of discord
(classical mythology) a golden apple thrown into a banquet of the gods by Eris (goddess of discord--who had not been invited); the apple had `for the fairest' written on it and Hera and Athena and Aphrodite all claimed it; when Paris (prince of Troy) awarded it to Aphrodite it began a chain of events that led to the Trojan War
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booby prize
a prize given to one who finishes last in a contest
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bronze medal
a trophy made of bronze (or having the appearance of bronze) that is usually awarded for winning third place in a competition
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cup, loving cup
a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition
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gold medal
a trophy made of gold (or having the appearance of gold) that is usually awarded for winning first place in a competition
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silver, silver medal
a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition
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associate, associate degree
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
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baccalaureate, bachelor's degree
an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies
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honours, honours degree
a university degree with honors
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master's degree
an academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree
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doctor's degree, doctorate
one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university
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law degree
degree conferred on someone who successfully completes law school
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honorary degree, honoris causa
a degree conferred to honor the recipient
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Congressional Medal of Honor, Medal of Honor
the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'
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Distinguished Service Medal
a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility
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Distinguished Service Cross
a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy
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Navy Cross
a United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy
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Distinguished Flying Cross
a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight
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Air Medal
a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight
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Silver Star, Silver Star Medal
a United States military decoration for gallantry in action
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Bronze Star, Bronze Star Medal
a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight)
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Order of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart
a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action
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Oak Leaf Cluster
a United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal before
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Victoria Cross
a British military decoration for gallantry
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Distinguished Conduct Medal
a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field
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Distinguished Service Order
a British military decoration for special service in action
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Croix de Guerre
a French military decoration for gallantry
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Medaille Militaire
a French military decoration
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symbol
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
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the state of being honored
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glorification, glory
a state of high honor
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celebrity, fame, renown
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
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esteem, regard, respect
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
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reputation, repute
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
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stature
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
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black eye
a bad reputation
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stock
the reputation and popularity a person has
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character
good repute
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name
a person's reputation
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fame
favorable public reputation
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standing
social or financial or professional status or reputation
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