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to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement
the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions
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Recent Examples of rewarded
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
For that, San Francisco rewarded him with $22 million over two years (with a club option).
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Investors have been rewarded for their patience on DuPont — for those of us who held onto Qnity shares, the future looks bright there, too.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Raman would have to peel off labor from Bass, who has counted on and rewarded their support from Sacramento to Washington to City Hall for over two decades.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Unlike other tech companies such as Microsoft whose AI spending has partly held back its stock, investors for now have rewarded Meta’s big AI bets as the company’s revenue increased 24% year over year thanks in part to strong advertising results fueled by AI.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
At the top, you’ll be rewarded with views of the three towering peaks.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Casting directors who assembled ensembles full of actors who have gone on to do interesting work and made interesting choices are going to be rewarded for being right!
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026
For good measure, he was rewarded with a three-year contract extension.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
It’s widely understood that to shop secondhand is to enter into a treasure hunt, where messiness is permitted and persistence is rewarded with bargains and unique items.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
For that, San Francisco rewarded him with $22 million over two years (with a club option).
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Investors have been rewarded for their patience on DuPont — for those of us who held onto Qnity shares, the future looks bright there, too.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Raman would have to peel off labor from Bass, who has counted on and rewarded their support from Sacramento to Washington to City Hall for over two decades.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Unlike other tech companies such as Microsoft whose AI spending has partly held back its stock, investors for now have rewarded Meta’s big AI bets as the company’s revenue increased 24% year over year thanks in part to strong advertising results fueled by AI.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
At the top, you’ll be rewarded with views of the three towering peaks.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Casting directors who assembled ensembles full of actors who have gone on to do interesting work and made interesting choices are going to be rewarded for being right!
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026
For good measure, he was rewarded with a three-year contract extension.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Adjective
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According to Vogue, Princess Kate helped design the blue plaid coat — a possible fashion first for her as a credited collaborator.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Michael Patrick King will be honored at next month’s Human Rights Campaign dinner in Los Angeles.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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When a union and management develop a routine or custom, there are expectations that routine or custom will be honored going forward.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.—
Pamela Kan,
Forbes,
1 Aug. 2022
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This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Dec. 2021
Verb
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London — Athletes on the podium at the Winter Olympics in Italy this month will be awarded the most expensive medals in the history of the Games, thanks to soaring precious metals prices.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won his arbitration hearing, per multiple reports, which awarded him a $32 million salary for the 2026 season.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Catholic leaders commended anyone who continues to work for peace and justice, including those who peacefully assemble, and are caring for their immigrant neighbors.—
Anissa Rivera,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Shapiro commended the strength of the new study.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Which is why this recognition was so appreciated by Bates, but also unexpected.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Scent is an under-appreciated sense, and one with deep connections to our mood and memory.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has also long praised the game as a powerful teacher of judgement.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Both were created to satisfy rigorous homologation standards and have since become some of the most prized and collectable Ferraris ever built.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2026
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The active New York Mets acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee on Wednesday night in a trade that sent two prized young players to the Brewers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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