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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
At the International Skating Union's end-of-year awards, all of the top skaters from the World Championships attended, taking photos on the red carpet before heading into the venue to see who would win awards at the ceremony.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The shop held monthly poetry slams and won numerous local awards for best bookstore in the city.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Horsman went on to win an Emmy, Tony, and Olivier awards while raising over $350 million in entertainment financing.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Stellan Skarsgård has lined up his first project since earning plaudits and an Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value this past awards season.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Among his awards are a Pushcart Prize, a Lannan Residency Fellowship, a PEN Beyond Margins Award, and a Guggenheim Fellowship.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the affairs that needs to be in order is awards.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Expect a strong showing for Adolescence, the Netflix series that has dominated awards season.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
The newest award, now in its 4th year, is The Monte Livermore Celebration of Nature Award, which awards $2,000 for an outstanding work of art featuring flowers, trees, plants and landscapes.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
For the tenth year in a row, Literary Hub is pleased to announce the opening of the , which awards $1,000 to an American woman, aged 30 or younger, to acknowledge an outstanding book collection.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Florida lawmakers are assigning no new money this year for My Safe Florida Home, the popular home-hardening program that awards $10,000 grants to help Floridians upgrade their windows and doors.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The Hogsett administration routinely awards those contracts without any competition, according to a city spokesperson.
—IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Proceeds from the event support the National Western Scholarship Trust, which awards 100 scholarships to students attending colleges and universities in Colorado and Wyoming for studies in agricultural science, rural medicine or veterinary medicine.
—Chris Bolin, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Trump has publicly lobbied to win the Peace Prize, claiming to have ended at least eight wars, but also repeatedly criticized the committee that awards it.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2026
Details of the return to fares will be finalized in late January, when the KCATA awards a contract for a farebox provider, spokesperson Cindy Baker wrote in an email.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
The pool won't win awards for its size or view, but the fragrance from the nearby frangipani trees and cool water is a welcome relief from the hot temperatures.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
At the International Skating Union's end-of-year awards, all of the top skaters from the World Championships attended, taking photos on the red carpet before heading into the venue to see who would win awards at the ceremony.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The shop held monthly poetry slams and won numerous local awards for best bookstore in the city.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Horsman went on to win an Emmy, Tony, and Olivier awards while raising over $350 million in entertainment financing.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Stellan Skarsgård has lined up his first project since earning plaudits and an Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value this past awards season.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Among his awards are a Pushcart Prize, a Lannan Residency Fellowship, a PEN Beyond Margins Award, and a Guggenheim Fellowship.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the affairs that needs to be in order is awards.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Expect a strong showing for Adolescence, the Netflix series that has dominated awards season.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Created to honor the legacy and impact of late Charlotte Observer Hornets beat writer Rick Bonnell, the scholarship awards $10,000 annually via the Hornets Foundation to a journalism student enrolled at a university or college in North Carolina.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
The newest award, now in its 4th year, is The Monte Livermore Celebration of Nature Award, which awards $2,000 for an outstanding work of art featuring flowers, trees, plants and landscapes.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
For the tenth year in a row, Literary Hub is pleased to announce the opening of the , which awards $1,000 to an American woman, aged 30 or younger, to acknowledge an outstanding book collection.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Florida lawmakers are assigning no new money this year for My Safe Florida Home, the popular home-hardening program that awards $10,000 grants to help Floridians upgrade their windows and doors.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The Hogsett administration routinely awards those contracts without any competition, according to a city spokesperson.
—IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Proceeds from the event support the National Western Scholarship Trust, which awards 100 scholarships to students attending colleges and universities in Colorado and Wyoming for studies in agricultural science, rural medicine or veterinary medicine.
—Chris Bolin, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Trump has publicly lobbied to win the Peace Prize, claiming to have ended at least eight wars, but also repeatedly criticized the committee that awards it.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2026
Details of the return to fares will be finalized in late January, when the KCATA awards a contract for a farebox provider, spokesperson Cindy Baker wrote in an email.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awards
Noun
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In no event will Sponsor be responsible for awarding more than the number of prizes specified in these rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fans can visit the booth to tackle a larger-than-life edition of the puzzle, with a chance to win special prizes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By the time he gets called, families can be at war over decisions about dad’s house, mom’s assets or grandma’s healthcare.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their intensity and compression of timescale require curatorial decisions to be shaped by different tempos of attention.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Venus graces your sign until April 24, wrapping you in an energy that rewards indulgence, self-appreciation, and sensory pleasure.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Canada also offers an international co-production financing model that allows local animation studios to share with foreign partners the risk and rewards on content with global appeal, with each bringing soft money to the table.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The approval comes just a few months after Lilly submitted the drug to the FDA as part of a program that grants speedy reviews for drugs that are considered national priority interests.—
Angelica Peebles,Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Designed strictly for first-time players, this introductory promotion grants a $20 bonus just for signing up and making a minimum deposit of $10, alongside a 100% first deposit match up to $100.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Machado went on to enjoy a long career in avant-garde theater, garnering accolades for his striking and magnetic stage presence, despite his modest claims otherwise.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
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The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The financial penalties to date have been minimal — less than $400 million in damages between the two verdicts last week — but the cases establish a troubling precedent for tech giants that are betting their future on AI.—
Jennifer Elias,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Meta and Google both plan to appeal the verdicts.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The annual Good Food Awards, held by the Good Food Foundation, honors the country’s sustainable food producers.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Levitt’s annual All My Relatives event, a free music festival that honors the multi-generational Indigenous community every summer, will get national attention this year.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
1 Apr. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Texas A&M University, nor of Fortune.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Awards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awards. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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