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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
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
On Monday, OpenAI will host its first-ever Cannes Lions event a few blocks away from the Palais where the awards are given, along the boulevard where the major tech players and ad holding companies have traditionally set up shop to show off to clients.
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Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Despite a career filled with awards and accolades, his family says fame was never what mattered most to him.
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Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The readers’ choice awards are curated by a panel of expert judges, then voted on by USA TODAY readers.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
But Davis had reason to smile at the Grammy Awards that year, when Carlos Santana’s comeback album, Supernatural, was the big winner, grabbing nine awards, including album of the year, record of the year and song of the year.
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Jennifer Frederick,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
These films have received awards at festivals such as Tribeca, Hot Docs, Sheffield DocFest, and True/False.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The album earned nine awards at the 42nd Grammy Awards.
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Some chefs who were honored in past years with Outstanding, Emerging or regional Best Chef awards have gone on to become household names, including Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse and Bobby Flay.
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Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
What else is going on Rebecca Grossman and an ex-Dodger were found liable for the crash that killed two boys; a jury awards $176 million.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Back then, Jagland was the secretary general of the European Council and chairman of the committee that awards the Nobel peace prize.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
Noun
Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
On Monday, OpenAI will host its first-ever Cannes Lions event a few blocks away from the Palais where the awards are given, along the boulevard where the major tech players and ad holding companies have traditionally set up shop to show off to clients.
—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Despite a career filled with awards and accolades, his family says fame was never what mattered most to him.
—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The readers’ choice awards are curated by a panel of expert judges, then voted on by USA TODAY readers.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
But Davis had reason to smile at the Grammy Awards that year, when Carlos Santana’s comeback album, Supernatural, was the big winner, grabbing nine awards, including album of the year, record of the year and song of the year.
—
Jennifer Frederick,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
These films have received awards at festivals such as Tribeca, Hot Docs, Sheffield DocFest, and True/False.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The album earned nine awards at the 42nd Grammy Awards.
—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Some chefs who were honored in past years with Outstanding, Emerging or regional Best Chef awards have gone on to become household names, including Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse and Bobby Flay.
—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Verb
Another provision would create a grant program, the Innovation Fund, that awards $200 million a year for five years to localities with a track record of increasing housing supply.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
What else is going on Rebecca Grossman and an ex-Dodger were found liable for the crash that killed two boys; a jury awards $176 million.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awards
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No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
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Attendees could donate to be added to a raffle to win prizes like local restaurant gift cards, travel equipment or experiences like free Santa Cruz Warriors tickets.
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Andy Burnham, the charismatic former mayor of Greater Manchester, once rebuffed the idea that government decisions should be swayed by investors in its ballooning pile of debt.
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Ippei Naoi | Getty Images Investors continue to rely on professional financial advisers for their final investment decisions, even as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in the initial stages of research, according to a survey by HSBC.
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Google still rewards helpful, structured and authoritative content, but now puts more emphasis on clarity and extractability.
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The habit rewards fewer, better purchases over frequent cheap ones.
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But the 14-point memorandum also grants Iran a formal role in overseeing commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz alongside Oman.
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The decision focused on the Spending Clause of the Constitution, which grants Congress the power to give money to the states for particular purposes and to attach conditions to such monetary grants.
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Despite a career filled with awards and accolades, his family says fame was never what mattered most to him.
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His past accolades include being honored by the Red Cross and Congress and being awarded the Legion of Merit.
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Notably, one of the earliest verdicts finding that AI training was fair use was explicitly granted due to the plaintiffs’ failure to prove market harms.
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Juries at retrials in 2025 and 2026 could not reach unanimous verdicts on the charges, ending the proceedings in mistrials.
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The statue honors the service and sacrifice of first responders and depicts Rose Conroy, the first woman to serve as chief of a professional municipal fire department in California, House said.
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Suggest a brief pause for reflection, then return with a clear offer that honors your privacy while keeping the bond steady.
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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While dramatic predictions make for compelling television by creating clear opposing views, investors need actionable strategies, not just opinions.
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“Awards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awards. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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