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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
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The couple had a subtle show of sartorial unity while attending the awards ceremony on Sunday.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Plohetski also has received multiple regional Emmy awards and was named Best Television Reporter by the Texas Association of Broadcasters and the Texas Headliners Foundation in 2023.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The film picked up three awards last night at the BAFTAs.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Kapoor’s credits include the 10 most recent Academy Awards and the 13 most recent Grammy Awards, as well as such other awards shows as the Emmys, iHeartRadio Music Awards, Latin Grammys, People’s Choice Awards and Radio Disney Music Awards.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
John Davidson, the man with Tourette’s syndrome whose explicit outbursts were heard during the BAFTA awards on Sunday, issued an apology Monday.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
South Korea awards about $208,000 for gold, roughly $139,000 for silver and $70,000 for bronze.
—Lee Ying Shan,sydney Goh, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
The Film Independent Spirit Awards, which honors the best modest-budget movies and television shows of the year, took place on Sunday afternoon—in rather relaxed fashion, compared to Tinsel Town’s typical awards shows.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
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
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
Country Dick Montana Lifetime Achievement Award recipient when the 35th edition of the annual awards is held May 6 at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The couple had a subtle show of sartorial unity while attending the awards ceremony on Sunday.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Plohetski also has received multiple regional Emmy awards and was named Best Television Reporter by the Texas Association of Broadcasters and the Texas Headliners Foundation in 2023.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The film picked up three awards last night at the BAFTAs.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Kapoor’s credits include the 10 most recent Academy Awards and the 13 most recent Grammy Awards, as well as such other awards shows as the Emmys, iHeartRadio Music Awards, Latin Grammys, People’s Choice Awards and Radio Disney Music Awards.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
John Davidson, the man with Tourette’s syndrome whose explicit outbursts were heard during the BAFTA awards on Sunday, issued an apology Monday.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
South Korea awards about $208,000 for gold, roughly $139,000 for silver and $70,000 for bronze.
—Lee Ying Shan,sydney Goh, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
The Film Independent Spirit Awards, which honors the best modest-budget movies and television shows of the year, took place on Sunday afternoon—in rather relaxed fashion, compared to Tinsel Town’s typical awards shows.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
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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The major sports leagues have applications that feature videos, prizes and other content that try to engage with fans—including young fans—and keep them on the app.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Frisco winner claimed the first of four Golden Riches top prizes, each a $2 million value.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Everyone is entitled to their own decisions.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Whether his case is resolved in the next few weeks or not, decisions on Barmore and Diggs are coming.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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This is where the concrete jungle meets the actual jungle, where every hike rewards with Instagram-worthy vistas and beaches recalling Caribbean-style island time.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Staking rewards motivate network participants to lock up their ETH, decreasing the circulating supply.—
Ascend Agency,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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In a world that rarely grants second chances, his story embodies the weight of memory.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Georgia Senate on Wednesday unveiled a spending plan that grants income and property tax relief, builds a new mental health hospital and cuts back state employee bonuses.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The team was eventually moved to North Carolina, where Debinha starred until 2022, winning multiple NWSL championships and NWSL Shields, among many other trophies and accolades.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her accolades include a Knighthood into the Order of the Eagle of Georgia, the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and recognition as Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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From the outset, Phillips’ team analyzes a private database of thousands of verdicts and confidential settlements to pinpoint the value of each case and support informed decision-making.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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In announcing Yoon and Kim's verdicts, Jee said the decision to send troops to the National Assembly was key to his determination that the imposition of martial law amounted to rebellion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Daniel Pearl Memorial lecture series honors the late journalist and is considered the capstone of the university’s Burkle Center for International Relations.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The award honors her work creating Colorado's first Spanish-language doula training program for immigrant families, helping address gaps in care that put Spanish-speaking and immigrant families at higher risk during pregnancy and childbirth.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 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,
21 Feb. 2026
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People are entitled to their opinions.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Awards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awards. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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