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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
Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Established in 1945 by advertising pioneer Albert Lasker and his wife, Mary, who was a staunch advocate for medical research, the awards highlight basic biological discoveries and advances that improve human health.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Nominations for this year's awards were announced July 14 during a live ceremony hosted by Harvey Guillén, Brenda Song and Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
During the 28th Emmys ceremony on May 17, 1976, Saturday Night nabbed four awards, which included prevailing over its lone competitor — CBS’ The Carol Burnett Show — for best comedy-variety series.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2025
His first engagement is at the annual awards for WellChild.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The Cultural, Artistic and Musical Programming Advisory Council received a total of 48 applications from qualified groups for the 2026 budget cycle, according to the three-year awards report.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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
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
The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Established in 1945 by advertising pioneer Albert Lasker and his wife, Mary, who was a staunch advocate for medical research, the awards highlight basic biological discoveries and advances that improve human health.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Nominations for this year's awards were announced July 14 during a live ceremony hosted by Harvey Guillén, Brenda Song and Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
During the 28th Emmys ceremony on May 17, 1976, Saturday Night nabbed four awards, which included prevailing over its lone competitor — CBS’ The Carol Burnett Show — for best comedy-variety series.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2025
His first engagement is at the annual awards for WellChild.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The Cultural, Artistic and Musical Programming Advisory Council received a total of 48 applications from qualified groups for the 2026 budget cycle, according to the three-year awards report.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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As Amber Sparks pointed out in 2023, prizes are a way for authors, the majority of whom don’t earn a living from writing books, to make a little money.—
Maris Kreizman,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Roughly 385,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $40,000 in the drawing, the lottery said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, tax framework complexity considers aspects of how the tax laws are being enforced, such as tax law enactment, tax guidance, tax payment and filing systems, tax audits, and how corporations can appeal tax decisions.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That is difficult for many people who make critical decisions for the people.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Like Mendocino, Elk rewards those who take a slower pace, reserving its magic for those who put their phones in their pockets and look around.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The stock options sold came from 2020 performance rewards as well as stock accrued between 2011 and 2024.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, the very nature of entrepreneurship grants a level of freedom that corporate jobs often don’t.—
Samantha Dewalt,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fashion rarely grants second chances.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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,
13 Sep. 2025
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The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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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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Trials make disputes public, and jury trials allow citizens to debate the issues and return verdicts that reflect their community.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also known as an honor or hero’s walk, the tradition honors the life of an organ donor before the harvesting process begins.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Also known as an honor or hero’s walk, the tradition honors the life of an organ donor before the harvesting process begins.—
Cara Anthony,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Think avocado toast, participation trophies, and side parts.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Awards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awards. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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