1
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
Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Now, a few of these Royals are up for postseason awards.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
The Long Way Home, a doc about Jewish refugees after the Holocaust, for which he was awarded the best documentary feature Oscar.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Beth Macy has won more than two dozen national journalism awards, including a Nieman Fellowship for Journalism at Harvard University, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Dopesick, which was made into a Peabody Award-winning series for Hulu.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Now, a few of these Royals are up for postseason awards.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
For over 40 years, HDF has partnered with educational institutions who would match student scholarships awarded through their program.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
The Long Way Home, a doc about Jewish refugees after the Holocaust, for which he was awarded the best documentary feature Oscar.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for award
Noun
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The prize carries a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor ($1 million).—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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The trio won the physics prize for their research on the weird world of subatomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hanke hastens to add that the administration hasn’t made any definitive decision on whether to back the strategy.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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There will be debates, for months, about manager Rob Thomson’s decision to ask Bryson Stott to bunt against a lefty reliever with no outs and the tying run on second base in the ninth inning.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Milwaukee rewarded him with a two-year, $11 million contract in July, and, with Damian Lillard gone, Porter is now the point guard, which was confirmed by Doc Rivers a few weeks ago.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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History has taught us what happens when antisemitism is rewarded—Neville Chamberlain and other weak leaders signed the Munich Agreement in 1938, conceding to Adolf Hitler’s demands.—
Ofir Akunis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After all, this is a Nashville agency that’s grappled with plenty of turbulence directly related to its grant-making process, so much so that the city determined the commission must be granted approval for its award criteria by the Metro Nashville Council.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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While the Court of Claims didn’t grant a motion to dismiss the case, a Court of Appeals panel did in May 2024, with MIRC ultimately appealing the decision to the Michigan Supreme Court.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The verdict is still out as to whether September’s pullback in cattle futures is a temporary pause in an ongoing climb higher or the first sign of lasting relief in a costly beef cycle.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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After the verdict was read, Diddy turned to the jury, placing his hands in a prayer-like fashion, according to the Associated Press.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Davion and Donta King were there to honor their father, Anthony King, a transportation department employee who died in 2013.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Oct. 2025
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The event features more than 40 ofrendas honoring family and friends who have died.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In their opinion, the bank hasn’t adequately compensated Epstein’s victims.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Award.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/award. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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