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as in prize
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 decision
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 to reward
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 to grant
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 award
Caché McClay, USA Today, 3 May 2025
This follows two previous waves of cancellations, in April, that terminated over a thousand awards.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 May 2025
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 May 2025
Complete with a cap-and-gown ceremony onstage and fresh off a courtroom loss the day prior, the controversial rapper was awarded with honorary degrees in Music Composition and Music Management from Kingdom Heritage University.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
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Noun
Blue Ivy has been involved in several significant moments in her mother's career, including appearances at award shows and in music videos.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 3 May 2025
This follows two previous waves of cancellations, in April, that terminated over a thousand awards.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 May 2025
Verb
Allen’s prize money was the largest prize fund awarded for a competitive reality TV show ($10,000,000) and the most money won in a single episode of a competitive reality TV show ($2,020,000) during the final episode.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 May 2025
Complete with a cap-and-gown ceremony onstage and fresh off a courtroom loss the day prior, the controversial rapper was awarded with honorary degrees in Music Composition and Music Management from Kingdom Heritage University.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for award
Noun
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In addition to recognizing exceptional talent, proceeds from the Driskell Gala support the museum’s David C. Driskell African American Art Acquisition and Endowment Funds, which have enabled the High to acquire 52 works by Black artists since the prize’s inception.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Fighting will pause to allow for Alexander's safe passage, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, a day after Israel was told of Hamas' decision to free the last surviving U.S. hostage in Gaza as a goodwill gesture to President Trump.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Property managers provide the operational insights and ground-level data that asset managers require to make informed strategic decisions.—
Jesse Sasomsup,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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For the most part, Trump has been especially good to those who line his pockets, rewarding them with all kinds of preferential treatment.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the terrorist sect has been rewarded for its efforts by Israeli strikes culminating in the total destruction of the Sanaa airport.—
The Editors,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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On Friday, a court granted Prayudh and Ausana bails at 1 million baht (US$30,175) each.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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He was granted permission to appeal three months later, but only on legal points concerning whether the committee had violated its own policy on how to decide which individuals should receive protection.—
Lizzie Dearden,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Each year teams of anonymous Michelin inspectors scour tasting menu restaurants, food stalls, neighborhood spots, wine bars and beyond for its compendium that can rate restaurants from one to three stars: accolades widely recognized as one of the highest achievements in the restaurant industry.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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On Instagram, the restaurant’s owner Tuan Le expressed gratitude to the Michelin Guide and to customers for the accolade.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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The eventual not guilty verdict on March 26 shocked Knutson's family and friends.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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After a jury was unable to reach a verdict in the initial murder trial last year, Read is being retried on charges including second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of a collision causing death.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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In 2023, the gala honored the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, with references to his unique style and combination of black, white and leather, as well as his beloved cat Choupette.—
Renee Anderson,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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His predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, chose his papal name to show his commitment to peace and reconciliation by honoring St. Benedict and Pope Benedict XV, who was head of the church during World War I, Temple said.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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And the 69-year-old Leo has a trail of social media posts promoting opinion articles critical of Vice President JD Vance ‒ one as recent as April 14 ‒ over Vance's interpretation of Scripture and his position on immigration.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Award.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/award. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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