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

Throughout the evening, honorees including Charles Melton, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jet Li and Simu Liu took the stage to accept awards for their efforts to improve representation in Hollywood. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 May 2026

Although the juror will make the final selections for what’s in the show and who gets awards, Jarvis will render his opinion if asked. —Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026

Khazsak’s credits include Vietnamese features The Real Sister and B4S, and Korean film The Land Of Morning Calm, winner of multiple awards at Busan in 2024, including the New Currents prize. —Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 May 2026

Kino Lorber is planning an awards season theatrical release this Fall followed by a digital, educational, and home video release. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 May 2026

Over the years, the awards have at once become a snapshot of the most important reporting on the free press while also demonstrating that press’ power; the country’s top journalism institutions are among those typically feted. —Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026

In solidarity with the resignation of the entire 2026 Venice Biennale voting jury, fifty-four individual artists and twenty-two teams affiliated with national pavilions have now withdrawn from consideration for the Visitors’ Lion awards. —News Desk, Artforum, 11 May 2026

For the fifth time, Macy’s returned as FIT’s leading sponsor, presenting two awards tied to its charitable platform Mission Every One. —Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 May 2026

Michelle Khare – Pulse Award At a moment when the definition of television itself feels increasingly fluid, Michelle Khare continues to prove that creators do not need to leave YouTube behind to make awards-worthy programming. —Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 11 May 2026

Verb

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

Internal revolt The clash over Russia and Israel has exposed a divide between the Biennale’s board and members of the international jury, a rotating cast of art world figures which awards the fair’s top prizes. —Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 1 May 2026

The contest, which awards half of the pot to a winner and donates the other half to charity after expenses, has sold just shy of $350 million (C$472 million) in tickets since 2001, resulting in about $175 million (C$236 million) in prizes for residents of Alberta. —Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026

Today, the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, which awards $150,000 annually to women and non-binary writers with books published in Canada and the US, announced its 2026 shortlist. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026

Snyder said construction on the pavilion is expected to begin once the village awards a contract this month. —Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

No place awards the ball in play like Coors. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026

Prizes are available, including the Golden Egg, which awards a complimentary party at Kings with space for 12 friends to bowl, eat and play on the house. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026