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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2
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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1
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
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 June 2025
Those awards and competitions occupy a secondary place in my life.
—Ernesto Lechner, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
An additional $20 million was awarded for injunctive relief, bringing the total to just under half a billion dollars.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Apple could follow in the path of the streaming giant and grant films a qualifying awards run in select theaters for a few weeks instead of mounting a massive global theatrical release.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 June 2025
Those awards and competitions occupy a secondary place in my life.
—Ernesto Lechner, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Verb
Sunbathers who like to chase beach days with nighttime carousing will find pristine sands (Tamarindo has been awarded Costa Rica’s Blue Flag for eco-friendly practices) and plenty of restaurants and bars a short stroll away.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
An additional $20 million was awarded for injunctive relief, bringing the total to just under half a billion dollars.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for award
Noun
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The announcement of this year's prize will be made on October 10 at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo, and prizes are officially awarded each year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Ryan made the trip up to Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee to claim her prize as a $640,000 lump sum, according to lottery officials.—
Olivia Lloyd
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The legal advocacy group Center for Constitutional Rights criticized the decision, saying that without the plea agreements, the case will never be resolved.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Investor Demand For Clarity Investors now reward focus and coherence over scale and diversification.—
Alan Brew,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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One quality that was rewarded time and again, no matter the location?—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Nearly 1,000 pages long, the legislation grants tax cuts to the top 1% of U.S. households at the cost of healthcare, food and utilities, while also expanding spending for border security, defense and energy production.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Trump has granted clemencies and commutations to people who owe more than $1.3 billion in restitution money, combined, to victims of white collar crime, according to the former U.S. pardon attorney Liz Oyer, who tallied the money using court records.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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With a growing list of accolades, Lui and Wong are leading a new wave of emotionally intelligent, human-centric design in Asia and beyond.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Domestically and individually, the 31-year-old has collected every accolade — two Ballons d’Or, two FIFA The Best awards, three Champions Leagues and nine Liga F titles with Barcelona.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Though the verdict is ultimately a win for the defense, Combs' image has been forever changed.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
3 July 2025
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The verdict was a repudiation of the law’s distance from the vernacular of life and real language, of the proceduralism of the legal system.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
3 July 2025
Verb
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This conversation honors the deeply personal and generational journey of embracing natural beauty.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Heat shooting coach Rob Fodor recently was honored by Hillsdale College with an award for Outstanding Achievement in Professional Athletics.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
Noun
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In today’s opinions newsletter: Behind the scenes with our opinions team.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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With federal routes closing, pharmaceutical companies focused on shaping public opinion and state-level regulations.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Award.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/award. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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