Expression of great praise or approval (8)

I believe the answer is:

accolade

(Other definitions for accolade that I've seen before include "Public approval" , "Approval, acclaim" , "Sign or expression of great praise or approval" , "Praise or approval - or elevation to knighthood" , "Ceremonial tap of sword on shoulder when conferring knighthood" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and the Irish Times (Simplex).

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