1
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
Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Established in 1945 by advertising pioneer Albert Lasker and his wife, Mary, who was a staunch advocate for medical research, the awards highlight basic biological discoveries and advances that improve human health.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Nominations for this year's awards were announced July 14 during a live ceremony hosted by Harvey Guillén, Brenda Song and Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
During the 28th Emmys ceremony on May 17, 1976, Saturday Night nabbed four awards, which included prevailing over its lone competitor — CBS’ The Carol Burnett Show — for best comedy-variety series.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2025
His first engagement is at the annual awards for WellChild.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The Cultural, Artistic and Musical Programming Advisory Council received a total of 48 applications from qualified groups for the 2026 budget cycle, according to the three-year awards report.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
This rivalry, named the Bayou Bucket Game 51 years ago, awards the winner a trophy topped with a golden bucket.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
In Ann Arbor on opening day, customers can enter a drawing, which awards 20 random customers free Cane’s for a year.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The jury awards the Étoile d’Or to one of the 14 first and second feature-length films in the international competition.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.
—Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Established in 1945 by advertising pioneer Albert Lasker and his wife, Mary, who was a staunch advocate for medical research, the awards highlight basic biological discoveries and advances that improve human health.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Nominations for this year's awards were announced July 14 during a live ceremony hosted by Harvey Guillén, Brenda Song and Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
During the 28th Emmys ceremony on May 17, 1976, Saturday Night nabbed four awards, which included prevailing over its lone competitor — CBS’ The Carol Burnett Show — for best comedy-variety series.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2025
His first engagement is at the annual awards for WellChild.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The Cultural, Artistic and Musical Programming Advisory Council received a total of 48 applications from qualified groups for the 2026 budget cycle, according to the three-year awards report.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The competition awards no prize money; the main reward is glory.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
This rivalry, named the Bayou Bucket Game 51 years ago, awards the winner a trophy topped with a golden bucket.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
In Ann Arbor on opening day, customers can enter a drawing, which awards 20 random customers free Cane’s for a year.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The jury awards the Étoile d’Or to one of the 14 first and second feature-length films in the international competition.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awards
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When the mom asked if there were prizes for every child, OP said there weren't, but everyone went home with a party favor.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The prizes were presented by genuine Nobel laureates.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Low, who has been in regular contact with NRC colleagues on the ground — most of them local staff — said civilians are being forced into impossible decisions as the offensive intensifies.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
18 Sep. 2025
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These decisions were not science.—
Lila Rose,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Passive Isn’t Always The Best Choice In equities, market-cap weighting rewards growth and success.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Commercial real estate rewards patience as well.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Refugeoly is designed to navigate your way from a country in conflict to a country that grants you asylum, essentially a new home.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Although the Basic Agreement between owners and players grants permission to schedule games in San Juan, Paris, and Mexico City, financial considerations precluded those venues from appearing on the 2025 schedule.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During its run, This Is Us was nominated 39 times at the Emmy Awards, winning four accolades overall.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the past, a majority of the Supreme Court judges who ruled on the Bolsonaro case have delivered verdicts that hurt Lula and favoured Bolsonaro.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a statement to USA TODAY, one of Combs’ attorneys, Erica Wolff, said the jury’s not-guilty verdicts undermine the validity of the civil claims.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The memorial — which honors veterans from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War — is in front of the police station.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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The prestigious organization honors outstanding achievements in television and enduring contributions to the medium’s heritage through the TCA Awards each year.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His numerous awards and trophies from local and state competitions are a testament to his skill.—
Diane Shaffer,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Palmeiras has won three Copa Libertadores titles, including back-to-back trophies in 2020 and 2021, and River Plate has won the trophy four times, with the last victory coming against rivals Boca Juniors in the 2018 final.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Awards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awards. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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