[n] a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
award, honor, honour, laurels
adulation, apotheosis, award, badge, bays, bepraisement, citation, congratulation, decoration, deification, distinction, eloge, encomium, eulogium, eulogy, exaltation, excessive praise, flattery, glorification, glory, hero worship, homage, hommage, honor,