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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
Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
For the sixth time in 12 weeks, both of the Big East’s weekly awards belong to the UConn women’s basketball team.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s a reason Hermès continually scores top honors in Robb Report’s annual Best of the Best awards, after all.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Last year’s awards were hosted by Cynthia Erivo.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Dimoldenberg, 31, will participate in multiple key events throughout the awards season, culminating in interviews with nominees and talent on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The organizers pledged to continue the campaign throughout awards season to ensure the public knows the names of Good and others killed by ICE agents in shootings.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
At the Golden Globes, which is an early indicator of the fashion themes that will play out over the awards season, actors and designers (with the help of their increasingly powerful stylists) are speaking to the present.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Ray is coming off a Golden Globe nomination for Sirāt, which was also nominated for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language at last night’s awards.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
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
This year the fellowship awards $25,000 to winners in Architecture and Design, Creative Writing, Musical Composition, Visual Arts, and Photography, in which Portal is joined as a nominee by Yaritza Guirado Alejo, Ania Moussawel, Luis Quintanal, Lissette Schaeffler and Ricardo Zulueta.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 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
Far from turning on her, the audience awards her with a head-spinning third applause break in just 50 seconds.
—John Roy, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Yet, when the computers spit out the results for the 2024 Player Impact Program that awards $50 million to the PGA’s biggest stars, Woods ranked first and collected the top $10 million bonus.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Fourteen winners are sent to a second round of judging and tasted again by a smaller jury who awards each cheese between one and seven points.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
Kia earned seven awards across different car types for the Kia Niro, Sorento, Sportage (hybrid), Sportage Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), EV9 (electric) and K4 and Sorento (gas).
—Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
For the sixth time in 12 weeks, both of the Big East’s weekly awards belong to the UConn women’s basketball team.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s a reason Hermès continually scores top honors in Robb Report’s annual Best of the Best awards, after all.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Last year’s awards were hosted by Cynthia Erivo.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Dimoldenberg, 31, will participate in multiple key events throughout the awards season, culminating in interviews with nominees and talent on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The organizers pledged to continue the campaign throughout awards season to ensure the public knows the names of Good and others killed by ICE agents in shootings.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
At the Golden Globes, which is an early indicator of the fashion themes that will play out over the awards season, actors and designers (with the help of their increasingly powerful stylists) are speaking to the present.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Ray is coming off a Golden Globe nomination for Sirāt, which was also nominated for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language at last night’s awards.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
This year the fellowship awards $25,000 to winners in Architecture and Design, Creative Writing, Musical Composition, Visual Arts, and Photography, in which Portal is joined as a nominee by Yaritza Guirado Alejo, Ania Moussawel, Luis Quintanal, Lissette Schaeffler and Ricardo Zulueta.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 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
Far from turning on her, the audience awards her with a head-spinning third applause break in just 50 seconds.
—John Roy, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Yet, when the computers spit out the results for the 2024 Player Impact Program that awards $50 million to the PGA’s biggest stars, Woods ranked first and collected the top $10 million bonus.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Fourteen winners are sent to a second round of judging and tasted again by a smaller jury who awards each cheese between one and seven points.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awards
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Six-figure top prizes are considered large for the most prominent bass fishing tournaments, like the Bassmaster Classic, which had a $300,000 top prize last year, according to CBS News.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The cuts mark a steep decline for the historic newsroom, which has lost subscribers following controversial editorial decisions by owner Jeff Bezos.—
David Bauder,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Allen has been the essential leader of their resurgence, nailing difficult decisions that even Hall of Fame owners might get wrong.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Back in 2019, Starbucks dismantled its two-tier rewards structure in an effort to broaden engagement among newer customers, but the company now argues that the simplified system failed to differentiate between casual users and its most frequent, and valuable, visitors.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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About every four years since 2012, rewards for Bitcoin mining have been cut roughly in half, thereby reducing new issuance and contributing to an increase in scarcity.—
Jason Phillips,
Ascend Agency,
30 Jan. 2026
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Such exclusivity grants it unparalleled pricing power, a multi-year backlog, and strategic advantages.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela on Thursday passed reforms to its hydrocarbon law that ease state control of the oil industry and grants private producers more autonomy.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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On top of Megadeth’s Grammy accolades and double-platinum record sales, Mustaine beat throat cancer in 2019, holds black belts in taekwondo and karate, and owns a successful winemaking business with his wife and daughter.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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WandaVision earned critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including 23 Emmy nominations and three wins.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The jury returned guilty verdicts after a six-day trial held in November and December 2025.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kurt Arnold, who has won more than $20 billion in verdicts and settlements for his clients, and his business partner, Jason Itkin, were reportedly not on the flight.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unveiled in 2024 as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, the statue honors Graham’s life and gospel ministry.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Dragons lead the race for the University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup, which honors Texas’ best athletic and academic programs in every classification.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the piña, however, opinions among botanical experts differ on the value of the leaves and their usage.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Awards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awards. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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