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

This year, exhibitors had to rely on an ecclectic batch of holdovers, rereleases, including Back to the Future, and the expansion of Focus Features’ awards darling and specialty offering Bugonia. —Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025

Although Halloween is traditionally a moribund period at the box office, October is usually the time when studios start to launch their awards hopefuls. —Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 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

The awards ceremony is set for November 20 at the Beverly Hilton. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025

Some of Sovereign's wines have even won international awards and competitions. —Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025

Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs. —Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025

Nine Indiana high school bands have advanced to the final round of Bands of America 2025 Indianapolis Super Regional Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium, and preliminary awards have been handed out. —Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 25 Oct. 2025

On Friday night, tennis superstar Serena Williams made a splash at the Princesa De Asturias awards ceremony, clad in a head-to-toe fiery red ensemble featuring glossy pumps. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025

Verb

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

Additional beneficiaries include the foundation’s scholarship program, which typically awards $5,000 to $6,000 to high school students from the Rancho Bernardo area who plan to attend college in California, Kurth said. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025

Who awards the Nobel Peace Prize? —Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025

The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the prize, consists of five individuals appointed by the Norwegian parliament. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025

Congress awards up to 85,000 H-1B visas per year through a lottery system. —Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 Sep. 2025

Every single month, The Freed Fellowship awards $500 to a small business owner, and the winners also get coaching and feedback that’s often just as valuable as the money itself. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025

The United States awards 85,000 H-1B visas per year on a lottery system, with India accounting for around three-quarters of the recipients. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025

The biggest race in its season is the Bahrain International Trophy, on November 14, which awards a $600,000 first-place prize. —Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025