seal vs accolade

accolade vs seal

seal and accolade both are nouns.

seal is a verb but accolade is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
seal	Yes	No	Yes	No
accolade	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, accolade is a hypernym of seal; that is, accolade is a word with a broader meaning than seal:

seal: an indication of approved or superior status
accolade: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

Other hypernyms of seal include award, honor, honour, laurels.

seal (noun)	accolade (noun)
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions	a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
an indication of approved or superior status
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

seal (verb)	accolade (verb)
decide irrevocably
hunt seals
close with or as if with a seal
affix a seal to
make tight; secure against leakage
cover with varnish

Difference between seal and accolade

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