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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
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The Cannes-premiering film rates higher with critics than audiences so far but is the biggest ever box office for director Lynne Ramsey and an awards-season magnet for star Jennifer Lawrence’s career-defining performance.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo and Jamie Campbell Bower joined creators Ross and Matt Duffer and executive producer Shawn Levy for a conversation in Hollywood after awards voters were given an early look at the first episode of the new season.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
The awards ceremony recognized projects across multiple categories including series, feature films, documentaries and story development, with prizes offered by major Taiwanese broadcasters, streaming platforms, international festivals and production companies.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Three Hurricanes named semifinalists for national awards A handful of Hurricanes are semifinalists for national awards.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Mark Ronson was also at the awards, but opted for Audemars Piguet over Patek.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Grant is wickedly delightful, rightfully becoming one of the rare actors in a horror movie to gain awards traction, receiving nominations at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and BAFTAs.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Some of Sovereign's wines have even won international awards and competitions.
—Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
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
The club annually awards Peter Schmid Memorial Sportsmanship Award to deserving individual players, and sometimes to entire teams.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
The Traceys have started a foundation in honor of Paul that awards $1,600 scholarships to two Waltham High School students pursuing law enforcement careers.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Owning one of the Cup Series’ 36 charters essentially awards an asset to the teams — ones that appreciate and depreciate as the sport fares over time.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
The Nobel Committee often awards its Peace Prize to leaders who champion democracy and human rights, including those whose sacrifices include years as political prisoners.
—Human Rights Watch, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
While the grand prize is the titular Starbucks for Life, which awards four winners free food or drinks every day for the next 30 years, the most talked about gift is the 17,000 Bearista Cold Cups up for grabs.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
This year also introduced the inaugural Wonder Project | Stand Together Fellowship, which awards a writer with a one-year screenwriting fellowship with mentorship from former Marvel executive and producer Jeremy Latcham.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Sabonis missed five of his first six shots while being guarded by Gobert, a 7-foot-1 center with four Defensive Player of the Year awards.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The Cannes-premiering film rates higher with critics than audiences so far but is the biggest ever box office for director Lynne Ramsey and an awards-season magnet for star Jennifer Lawrence’s career-defining performance.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo and Jamie Campbell Bower joined creators Ross and Matt Duffer and executive producer Shawn Levy for a conversation in Hollywood after awards voters were given an early look at the first episode of the new season.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
The awards ceremony recognized projects across multiple categories including series, feature films, documentaries and story development, with prizes offered by major Taiwanese broadcasters, streaming platforms, international festivals and production companies.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Three Hurricanes named semifinalists for national awards A handful of Hurricanes are semifinalists for national awards.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Mark Ronson was also at the awards, but opted for Audemars Piguet over Patek.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Grant is wickedly delightful, rightfully becoming one of the rare actors in a horror movie to gain awards traction, receiving nominations at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and BAFTAs.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Some of Sovereign's wines have even won international awards and competitions.
—Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
The club annually awards Peter Schmid Memorial Sportsmanship Award to deserving individual players, and sometimes to entire teams.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
The Traceys have started a foundation in honor of Paul that awards $1,600 scholarships to two Waltham High School students pursuing law enforcement careers.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Owning one of the Cup Series’ 36 charters essentially awards an asset to the teams — ones that appreciate and depreciate as the sport fares over time.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
The Nobel Committee often awards its Peace Prize to leaders who champion democracy and human rights, including those whose sacrifices include years as political prisoners.
—Human Rights Watch, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
While the grand prize is the titular Starbucks for Life, which awards four winners free food or drinks every day for the next 30 years, the most talked about gift is the 17,000 Bearista Cold Cups up for grabs.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
This year also introduced the inaugural Wonder Project | Stand Together Fellowship, which awards a writer with a one-year screenwriting fellowship with mentorship from former Marvel executive and producer Jeremy Latcham.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awards
Noun
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and the number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Winners will claim their prizes during the 16th annual HMMA ceremony on November 19 at The Avalon in Hollywood.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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GCCs today manage key functions that directly influence decisions, revenue and customer experience.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The decisions that have been made.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This long-term mindset helps rich investors avoid panic selling during market drops and rewards them from the economy’s growth over time.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2025
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David is then joined by his Atlantic colleague Charlie Warzel, a staff writer and the host of the Galaxy Brain podcast, to discuss the temptations that come with launching a new podcast and the challenge of serving an audience that often rewards extreme content.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The pause grants the White House more time to argue its case against the mandate, which critics say could have strained federal resources, while supporters viewed it as essential to safeguarding food security for millions of low-income Americans.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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While state law already grants oversight commissions subpoena power, requests for certain files have been routinely denied.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Come playoff time, such accolades matter not.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the Florida Supreme Court in 2017 ruled the new law was unconstitutional, saying jury verdicts needed to be unanimous.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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With more than $500 million recovered in verdicts and settlements, the firm continues to stand as a pillar of strength for clients facing life-changing injuries.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Paris under the aegis of UNESCO, celebrating work that honors Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of non-violence and peace.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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Kentuckians who need to mail a letter or visit their bank might want to run their errands ahead of Veterans Day, which honors the women and men who have served in the United States military.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 'Sons of Anarchy' alum decided to go without the opinions of his critics — and his supporters.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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Americans are split about the capture of Maduro, with many still forming opinions, according to a poll conducted by the Washington Post and SSRS using text messages over the weekend.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Awards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awards. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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