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as in prizes
something given in recognition of achievement
Faye received the highest award in the 16 and under category for her poem
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as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
in their award the board of arbitrators declared that both writers deserved screen credit for their contributions to the final screenplay
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as in rewards
to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement
we will award the top three contestants in the essay competition
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as in grants
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
custody of the boy was awarded to the grandparents
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Recent Examples of awards
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
At the awards show, Swift teamed the ring with a sage green two-piece set by Wiederhoeft.
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Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The Delage on offer seen crossing the awards ramp at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where it was named Best of Show in 2005.
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Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
It was selected to represent Chile on the international awards circuit, including the Academy Awards and the Goya Awards.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Less than a week out from 2026 Emmy nominations, a handful of television executives are thinking about the longer-term future of the awards ceremony.
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Peter White,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Raya is widely considered one of the world's best goalkeepers after winning three consecutive Golden Glove awards at Arsenal for leading the Premier League in clean sheets.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The readers’ choice awards are curated by a panel of expert judges, then voted on by USA TODAY readers.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
What else is going on Rebecca Grossman and an ex-Dodger were found liable for the crash that killed two boys; a jury awards $176 million.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Back then, Jagland was the secretary general of the European Council and chairman of the committee that awards the Nobel peace prize.
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Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) reinstituted a pilot program that awards any female athlete who finished behind Hernandez one spot higher, resulting in Hernandez sharing podium spots with females in the last two rounds of the state tournament.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Newsome’s journalism won various awards throughout her career, including an induction into the Silver Circle by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the organization that awards local Emmys.
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Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
That advantage was in large part offset by payments from UEFA’s ‘value pillar’, a mechanism which awards clubs money based upon their coefficient ranking (determined by past performance in European competition) and the size of their nation’s broadcast rights deal for the competition.
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Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
The African Beer Cup has several categories restricted to African ingredients and also awards the African Celebration Award which goes to the highest scoring beer that champions the use of African ingredients.
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Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
The Blue Flag program, run by the Foundation for Environmental Education and managed locally by the Instituto Ambientes em Rede, awards one of the most rigorous certifications a beach can earn.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
Noun
In addition to the monetary compensation and scholarship awards, pageantry is also helping the girls build confidence and learn key behavioral skills.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
At the awards show, Swift teamed the ring with a sage green two-piece set by Wiederhoeft.
—
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The Delage on offer seen crossing the awards ramp at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where it was named Best of Show in 2005.
—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
It was selected to represent Chile on the international awards circuit, including the Academy Awards and the Goya Awards.
—
Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Less than a week out from 2026 Emmy nominations, a handful of television executives are thinking about the longer-term future of the awards ceremony.
—
Peter White,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Raya is widely considered one of the world's best goalkeepers after winning three consecutive Golden Glove awards at Arsenal for leading the Premier League in clean sheets.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The readers’ choice awards are curated by a panel of expert judges, then voted on by USA TODAY readers.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Verb
Another provision would create a grant program, the Innovation Fund, that awards $200 million a year for five years to localities with a track record of increasing housing supply.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
What else is going on Rebecca Grossman and an ex-Dodger were found liable for the crash that killed two boys; a jury awards $176 million.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Back then, Jagland was the secretary general of the European Council and chairman of the committee that awards the Nobel peace prize.
—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) reinstituted a pilot program that awards any female athlete who finished behind Hernandez one spot higher, resulting in Hernandez sharing podium spots with females in the last two rounds of the state tournament.
—
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Newsome’s journalism won various awards throughout her career, including an induction into the Silver Circle by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the organization that awards local Emmys.
—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
That advantage was in large part offset by payments from UEFA’s ‘value pillar’, a mechanism which awards clubs money based upon their coefficient ranking (determined by past performance in European competition) and the size of their nation’s broadcast rights deal for the competition.
—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
The African Beer Cup has several categories restricted to African ingredients and also awards the African Celebration Award which goes to the highest scoring beer that champions the use of African ingredients.
—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
The Blue Flag program, run by the Foundation for Environmental Education and managed locally by the Instituto Ambientes em Rede, awards one of the most rigorous certifications a beach can earn.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awards
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Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.
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That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.
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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
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Key indicators include how teams handle uncertainty, genuinely challenge each other, learn from failures, and base decisions on current realities.
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Plus, members can unlock perks like gas savings and loyalty rewards along the way.
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The puzzle, however, rewards incorrect answers, such as 2 + 2 = 5.
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The judge signed off on a similar agreement in May that grants prosecutors access to all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer at a Palm Beach pharmacy from the start of the year through the end of March.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
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Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.
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Sentences range from nearly two to 50 years, including terrorism and material-support convictions, following earlier trial verdicts that imposed up to 100 years on a former Marine reservist.
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The mistake in managing Gen Z is turning those differences into character verdicts.
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Nine people joined the Forbes CMO Hall of Fame this year, which honors those who have been on the list five times.
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Gardner’s ideal bite features smoke balanced by the texture of a good char, which honors meat that has been cooking for hours, if not days.
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The Supreme Court has released a slew of opinions to mark the end of its current term, and one of them could prove to be a landmark case for personal protections.
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In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.
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“Awards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awards. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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