Synonyms of awards

awards 1 of 2

noun

plural of award

1

as in prizes

something given in recognition of achievement

Faye received the highest award in the 16 and under category for her poem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prizes
• accolades
• honors
• trophies
• medals
• distinctions
• premiums
• decorations
• badges
• plumes
• kudos
• ribbons
• blue ribbons
• plaques
• commendations
• cups
• plates
• laurels
• plaudits
• tributes
• crowns
• applauses
• eulogies
• compliments
• citations
• orders
• encomiums
• panegyrics
• paeans
• homages
• bravos
• hallelujahs
• honorable mentions

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decisions
• verdicts
• opinions
• conclusions
• determinations
• resolutions
• judgments
• diagnoses
• rulings
• findings
• calls
• choices
• views
• instructions
• mandates
• deliverances
• sentences
• decrees
• adjudications
• orders
• words
• options
• commandments
• selections
• directives
• edicts
• last words
• dictates
• feelings
• convictions
• charges
• notions
• behests
• say-sos
• dispositions
• minds
• beliefs
• consensuses
• sentiments
• persuasions
• eyes
• dooms

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ties
• draws
• deadlocks
• halts
• stalemates
• standoffs

awards

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of award

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rewards
• honors
• commends
• praises
• hails
• remembers
• cites
• decorates
• compliments
• compensates
• salutes
• applauds
• acclaims
• reimburses
• pays
• repays
• recompenses
• requites

2

as in grants

to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly

custody of the boy was awarded to the grandparents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grants
• confers
• accords
• gives
• vests
• provides
• bestows
• offers
• presents
• shows
• supplies
• contributes
• assigns
• furnishes
• donates
• extends
• allocates
• names
• appropriates
• appoints
• designates
• proffers
• sets
• fixes
• dubs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calls
• recalls
• revokes
• drops
• repeals
• rescinds
• invalidates
• voids
• nullifies
• aborts
• annuls
• calls off
• abrogates
• withdraws
• retracts
• writes off
• takes back
• recants

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awards

Noun

Two blocks of six films each, running roughly an hour apiece, will precede the awards and the jury announcement. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

The awards are named after Harvey Kurtzman, the influential writer-artist-editor behind many EC Comics titles as well as the co-founder of Mad magazine. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Rodgers also earned two of his four NFL MVP awards during McCarthy’s tenure. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The show has won 24 Primetime Emmys, including 10 awards as the year’s top program — from 1984 (outstanding variety, music or comedy program) to 2013 (outstanding variety special). — Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

As the cowriter, director, and star of the Leonard Bernstein drama, Cooper was ever-present during the awards campaign. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026

Maris Kreizman pushes back against recent awards season whining. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

This year, Madonna will open the show, with additional performances throughout the awards show, including a Dolly Parton tribute performed by Kacey Musgraves. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

Chanel x Tribeca Through Her Lens winner, which awards one team full financing to produce a short film. — Karla Cote, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

The project awards five scholarships, each lasting three years — the entire duration of the training program — to five students enrolled in the directing, acting, screenwriting, editing and production design courses. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

The festival also awards a People's Choice Award for international films. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

The university’s scholarships office already awards nearly $4 million in institutional scholarships each year. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Ellen is also thankful for those who have supported Doug’s pride and joy, the Chris Mello Scholarship Fund, which awards money to distinguished students on each side of the Rye-Harrison football rivalry. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Stoking the flames, Wagmeister asked the AI if the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which awards the Oscars every year, should recognize other AI actors. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026

The bills mainly affect CSU, which awards far more bachelor’s degrees than UC and a smaller share of master’s and doctoral degrees. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Even if the court awards smaller damages, the states also seek an order to change how Meta’s platforms operate. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026