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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
Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Swift and Beyoncé entered the evening tied for the most-ever VMA awards.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That would leave the 48 arts groups seeking a piece of the pie this year with $6,413 each, according to the three-year awards report, since the current distribution formula divides the available pot equally.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
She was followed by her brother Frankie, who spoke with PEOPLE on the red carpet before the awards show.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
His first feature film, The Fifth Thoracic Vertebra, won three awards at the Bucheon Film Festival, Best Director Award at the Seoul Independent Film Festival, Special Jury Mention at Fantasia Film Festival, and screened at Sitges Film Festival.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
The Friday evening world premiere and awards ceremony was such a hot ticket in town that security had to turn people away when the square reached capacity.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2025
Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
This rivalry, named the Bayou Bucket Game 51 years ago, awards the winner a trophy topped with a golden bucket.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
In Ann Arbor on opening day, customers can enter a drawing, which awards 20 random customers free Cane’s for a year.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The jury awards the Étoile d’Or to one of the 14 first and second feature-length films in the international competition.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
After about 7 years of not attending the MTV VMAs, Ariana Grande took home multiple major awards at this year's awards show.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Swift and Beyoncé entered the evening tied for the most-ever VMA awards.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That would leave the 48 arts groups seeking a piece of the pie this year with $6,413 each, according to the three-year awards report, since the current distribution formula divides the available pot equally.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
She was followed by her brother Frankie, who spoke with PEOPLE on the red carpet before the awards show.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
His first feature film, The Fifth Thoracic Vertebra, won three awards at the Bucheon Film Festival, Best Director Award at the Seoul Independent Film Festival, Special Jury Mention at Fantasia Film Festival, and screened at Sitges Film Festival.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
The Friday evening world premiere and awards ceremony was such a hot ticket in town that security had to turn people away when the square reached capacity.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
The competition awards no prize money; the main reward is glory.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
This rivalry, named the Bayou Bucket Game 51 years ago, awards the winner a trophy topped with a golden bucket.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
In Ann Arbor on opening day, customers can enter a drawing, which awards 20 random customers free Cane’s for a year.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The jury awards the Étoile d’Or to one of the 14 first and second feature-length films in the international competition.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awards
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The $2,000,000 Lucky game launched in May, and since then players have won more than $27 million in prizes — and more than $77 million in prizes are left, including two more top prizes.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, tax framework complexity considers aspects of how the tax laws are being enforced, such as tax law enactment, tax guidance, tax payment and filing systems, tax audits, and how corporations can appeal tax decisions.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That is difficult for many people who make critical decisions for the people.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Like Mendocino, Elk rewards those who take a slower pace, reserving its magic for those who put their phones in their pockets and look around.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The stock options sold came from 2020 performance rewards as well as stock accrued between 2011 and 2024.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Although Thursday’s appeals court decision grants a win to the government, which had been confident in the outcome, the final appeals court ruling is still pending litigation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Born in Chicago, Getz rallied community leaders and donors behind the Arizona Community Foundation, a charitable organization that now grants millions of dollars annually to support education, housing and land preservation, among other initiatives, across the state.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The latter two were honored with accolades like the 2025 Video Vanguard Award and the Latin Icon Award, respectively.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
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His time with the Packers included leading them to a Super Bowl victory and capturing several NFL MVP Awards, among other accolades and statistical achievements.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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In a statement to USA TODAY, one of Combs’ attorneys, Erica Wolff, said the jury’s not-guilty verdicts undermine the validity of the civil claims.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Trials make disputes public, and jury trials allow citizens to debate the issues and return verdicts that reflect their community.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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The ceremony honors the courage of seriously ill children and their families, and Harry will once again deliver a speech and present the award for Most Inspirational Child (aged 4–6).—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The base now honors Union soldiers Pvt.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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She’s currently tied with Beyoncé—also nominated at this year’s awards—for the most Video Music Awards wins, with 30 Moon Men trophies to her name.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nevertheless, England’s white-ball 50-over team is no longer a serious contender for major trophies.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Awards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awards. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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