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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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
But over the course of the season, Ned convinces his team of misfits that actual reporting is the way to success — leading eventually to three nominations at the local journalism awards.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Cumberbatch agreed that comedies rarely get their due at awards shows.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
No Stellantis vehicles qualified for the top safety awards.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
He was previously honored with the Padma Shri in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan in 2019, two of India’s highest civilian awards.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Having previously been named MVP in 2020, 2022 and 2024, Sunday’s announcement means Wilson has surpassed the three awards won by each of Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Ahead of first pitch, Royals prospects David Shields and Carson Roccaforte were among those dressed in luxury suits to receive their organizational awards.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
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
Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
The biggest race in its season is the Bahrain International Trophy, on November 14, which awards a $600,000 first-place prize.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Robust expansion and awards campaign to come with engagements in LA and San Francisco next weekend, expanding to the top 25 markets in early October.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
But over the course of the season, Ned convinces his team of misfits that actual reporting is the way to success — leading eventually to three nominations at the local journalism awards.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Cumberbatch agreed that comedies rarely get their due at awards shows.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
No Stellantis vehicles qualified for the top safety awards.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
He was previously honored with the Padma Shri in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan in 2019, two of India’s highest civilian awards.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Having previously been named MVP in 2020, 2022 and 2024, Sunday’s announcement means Wilson has surpassed the three awards won by each of Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Ahead of first pitch, Royals prospects David Shields and Carson Roccaforte were among those dressed in luxury suits to receive their organizational awards.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
The United States awards 85,000 H-1B visas per year on a lottery system, with India accounting for around three-quarters of the recipients.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
The biggest race in its season is the Bahrain International Trophy, on November 14, which awards a $600,000 first-place prize.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
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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Last night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the recognition of a Palestinian state rewards Hamas for terrorism.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
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One post can quickly become the loudest voice in the room because the system rewards engagement over accuracy.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
21 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
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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,
20 Sep. 2025
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Over the last decade, Through Her Lens has supported upwards of 50 films as well as hundreds of women and nonbinary writers, producers and directors, who Rosenthal noted have gone on to different distribution deals and accolades across various platforms.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fowler’s verdicts on correctness are sometimes surprising.—
Ben Yagoda,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The jury deliberated for only three and a half hours before returning guilty verdicts.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 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
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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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