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
Relevance
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of awards
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Both the performances and the awards themselves at the 79th Tony Awards were especially memorable, with surprise winners popping up left and right.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Presented by Disney, the screening was followed by a conversation between Scholey and IndieWire awards editor Marcus Jones that shed further light on the vital role that oceans play in our planet’s ecosystem.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
Bright yellow uniforms in different patterns lined one wall, and banners and awards hung from the ceiling — a record of the local Enfield High School team’s accomplishments over the past three decades.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Jean is the first openly trans person to win a Tony in the awards’ 79-year history.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Other gifts and awards totaling more than $35,000 have also been given out in Dominic's honor.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Plaza was at the awards ceremony to celebrate Abbott, who is nominated for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his portrayal of Biff Loman in the Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown is therefore based off of nearly four decades of awards, accolades, and recognition across the industry.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) reinstituted a pilot program that awards any female athlete who finished behind Hernandez one spot higher, resulting in Hernandez sharing podium spots with females in the last two rounds of the state tournament.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Newsome’s journalism won various awards throughout her career, including an induction into the Silver Circle by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the organization that awards local Emmys.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
That advantage was in large part offset by payments from UEFA’s ‘value pillar’, a mechanism which awards clubs money based upon their coefficient ranking (determined by past performance in European competition) and the size of their nation’s broadcast rights deal for the competition.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 May 2026
The African Beer Cup has several categories restricted to African ingredients and also awards the African Celebration Award which goes to the highest scoring beer that champions the use of African ingredients.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Blue Flag program, run by the Foundation for Environmental Education and managed locally by the Instituto Ambientes em Rede, awards one of the most rigorous certifications a beach can earn.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
The state currently awards most of its votes by congressional district, giving Democrats a chance to deny Republicans of at least one vote in the 2nd Congressional District.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The jury that awards the prestigious Golden Lion prizes resigned last week in protest over the participation of Russia and Israel.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Noun
The 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Both the performances and the awards themselves at the 79th Tony Awards were especially memorable, with surprise winners popping up left and right.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Presented by Disney, the screening was followed by a conversation between Scholey and IndieWire awards editor Marcus Jones that shed further light on the vital role that oceans play in our planet’s ecosystem.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
Bright yellow uniforms in different patterns lined one wall, and banners and awards hung from the ceiling — a record of the local Enfield High School team’s accomplishments over the past three decades.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Jean is the first openly trans person to win a Tony in the awards’ 79-year history.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Other gifts and awards totaling more than $35,000 have also been given out in Dominic's honor.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Plaza was at the awards ceremony to celebrate Abbott, who is nominated for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his portrayal of Biff Loman in the Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown is therefore based off of nearly four decades of awards, accolades, and recognition across the industry.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
Back then, Jagland was the secretary general of the European Council and chairman of the committee that awards the Nobel peace prize.
—Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) reinstituted a pilot program that awards any female athlete who finished behind Hernandez one spot higher, resulting in Hernandez sharing podium spots with females in the last two rounds of the state tournament.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Newsome’s journalism won various awards throughout her career, including an induction into the Silver Circle by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the organization that awards local Emmys.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
That advantage was in large part offset by payments from UEFA’s ‘value pillar’, a mechanism which awards clubs money based upon their coefficient ranking (determined by past performance in European competition) and the size of their nation’s broadcast rights deal for the competition.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 May 2026
The African Beer Cup has several categories restricted to African ingredients and also awards the African Celebration Award which goes to the highest scoring beer that champions the use of African ingredients.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Blue Flag program, run by the Foundation for Environmental Education and managed locally by the Instituto Ambientes em Rede, awards one of the most rigorous certifications a beach can earn.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
The state currently awards most of its votes by congressional district, giving Democrats a chance to deny Republicans of at least one vote in the 2nd Congressional District.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The jury that awards the prestigious Golden Lion prizes resigned last week in protest over the participation of Russia and Israel.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awards
Noun
-
Among other prizes, the victor would receive a cash reward (reportedly $5,000), a sports car, and a screen test—true markers of Tinseltown success.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
-
The festival presents awards in 13 categories, along with cash prizes for winners.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
Bari Weiss directed the housecleaning at the newsmagazine last week, and Nick Bilton signed the letter telling Scott Pelley he was fired on Tuesday night, but the Paramount CEO owns the decisions and the disconcerting fallout.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
-
Long term, there will be decisions to be made regarding how to link the individual qubits in a way that enables error correction.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
Another approach to cutting down the workforce is voluntary layoffs, a move that rewards loyal workers.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
-
Many commentators contrasted the airlines’ credit card rewards and the likelihood of upgrades with each one.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
-
Before Chula Vista grants land on generous terms, the public should see a credible financial model.—
Christos Korgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
-
Rylan’s wish In 2025, Rylan was referred to Make-A-Wish Minnesota, a national nonprofit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Noun
-
Born in Uruguay but based in Mexico, Zunino has garnered numerous awards and accolades across both television and film.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 June 2026
-
He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
-
Sizable jury verdicts scare entities into expensive settlements, which raises the risk pool’s reinsurance costs and trickles down to members.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
-
Trump has denied Carroll’s allegations against him and tried to appeal both verdicts but has been unsuccessful in both cases, putting him on the verge of having to pay out millions.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
The annual award ceremony produced by ESPN, which honors the greatest achievements in sports, is set to air on July 15.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
-
The Ministry of Interior of the Arab Republic of Egypt is receiving the 2026 MPA Creative Protector Award, which honors an individual or organization whose work has been critical in the global fight to combat digital piracy.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
The lawyer indicated that people are exercising their right to express opinions and to protest peacefully, rights enshrined in the Cuban constitution.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
-
In separate opinions on June 4, the Colorado Court of Appeals vacated the homicide convictions of former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec and ordered new trials on those charges.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Awards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awards. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
