How to spell ACCALADE correctly?

The correct spelling for "accalade" is actually "accolade". Common incorrect spellings include "acalade" and "accolad". To avoid making these mistakes, try breaking down the word into "ac-" and "colade" (a French word meaning "hug" or "embrace"). Another tip is to use spellcheck or look up the correct spelling online.

• accolade The talented athlete was presented with an accolade for winning the championship.
• accolades The film received numerous accolades and awards for its outstanding performances and cinematography.

Contempories

• contemporaneous
• contemporaries
• contemporary
• contemptuous
• cotemporaries