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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
Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
In his first season in north London, the 60-year-old won the Premier League manager of the month award in the first three months of the campaign after Spurs won eight and drew two of his first 10 games in charge.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Nathan Moy was awarded the Hong Kong Best as previous winner Kevin Germanier watched from the sidelines.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Formed in 2017 and shaped by its Italian designer, Marco Borracino, the brand partnered with master watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederrecht, debuting the award-winning Track1, which redefined mechanical storytelling.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
In his first season in north London, the 60-year-old won the Premier League manager of the month award in the first three months of the campaign after Spurs won eight and drew two of his first 10 games in charge.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
There are also quotas set per country for H-1B visas, and the visa is awarded by an annual lottery.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Nathan Moy was awarded the Hong Kong Best as previous winner Kevin Germanier watched from the sidelines.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for award
Noun
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Now who will be competing for the big prize this season?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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How many Powerball numbers are needed to win a prize?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What's next The prime minister's resignation came a day after Interior Minister Ramesh Lekhak also announced his decision to step down.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For example, he was encouraged by the results of its summer merchandising efforts, rewards member base, pricing strategy and ability to take market share in the fuel business without sacrificing margins.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sure, shooting someone in the chest eventually does the job, but is it rewarded as well as a headshot, bear trap to the torso, or kicking someone’s face off when they’re stunned on the floor?—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bondi, 59, intervened in a number of cases to alter the criteria for granting asylum in her role as the head of the immigration-court system, The Wall Street Journal reported.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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And Congress is unlikely to grant him new tariff powers after the courts just ruled that doing so unilaterally violated the separation of powers.—
Brett Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But all the accolades mean nothing in Week 1, and the Eagles will be without a powerful run stopper who can also get to the quarterback throughout their NFC East battle with the Cowboys.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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If anything, The Studio reinforces how, for all his accolades, Scorsese still struggles to raise money to shoot his films.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a statement to USA TODAY, one of Combs’ attorneys, Erica Wolff, said the jury’s not-guilty verdicts undermine the validity of the civil claims.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bravery means reframing rejection as data, not a verdict.—
Jill Schulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Much like the saints being honored, the vigil is aimed at young people and families, said Sister Alexia Zaldivar of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, one of the organizers of the vigil.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The game is just the start of Nashville Fire's work to honor those involved in 9/11.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The opinions expressed in this story are theirs and not those of ABC News.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some throw pillow shapes—namely ones that can do double duty as floor cushions when the occasion rises—are just superior, in our opinion.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Award.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/award. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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