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laurels

Pronunciation:  l'orulz

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Matching Terms:  laurel, laurel and hardy, laurel cherry, laurel family, laurel oak, laurel sumac, laurel willow, laurel wreath, laureled, laurelled, laurel-tree, laurelwood

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  (in ancient Greece) wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
  2. [n]  a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
  3. [n]  the state of being honored
 
 Synonyms: accolade, award, bay wreath, honor, honor, honour, honour, laurel wreath
 
 Antonyms: dishonor, dishonour
 
 See Also: academic degree, approval, cachet, celebrity, chaplet, citation, commendation, coronal, crown, decoration, degree, Emmy, esteem, fame, garland, glorification, glory, honorable mention, laurel wreath, lei, letter, medal, medallion, mention, Nobel prize, Oscar, palm, pennant, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt, regard, renown, reputation, repute, respect, ribbon, seal, seal of approval, standing, symbol, trophy, varsity letter, wreath

 

 

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 Related Terms: acclaim, acclamation, accolade, accomplishments, award, awards, badge, bays, celebrity, chaplet, civic crown, crown, cup, decoration, distinction, fame, garland, glory, honors, kudos, laurel, loving cup, Old Mug, palm, palms, popularity, pot, renown, reputation, successes, tributes, trophy, wreath
 

 

 

 

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