noun
laurels
noun
1
Honors or recognition earned for achievement.
"The team basked in their laurels after winning the championship."
How to Use Laurels
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPraise, awards, or fame earned through success.
Common pairings
rest on one's laurels
earn laurels
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Etymology
Plural of laurel, referencing the ancient Greek practice of crowning victors with laurel branches.