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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
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Next in our ramp-up this awards season is the annual TV music celebration Sound & Screen TV on May 6 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Astrobotic’s prototype engine, Chakram, was designed and developed with the support of two NASA Small Business Innovation Research awards, as well as a Space Act Agreement with NASA Marshall.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
The film starred Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott and won the Douglans Hickox Award for Outstanding Debut Director at the 2024 British Independent film awards.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
For years, the Charlotte Observer has been included among the contingent asked to participate in the process of determining who should win the various regular-season awards.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
No Lakers players, nor coach JJ Redick, landed as finalists for end-of-season individual awards.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2026
Her first whiskey innovation was the Boss Hog VII that quickly attracted praise and awards for her decision to finish it in Spanish oak and Brazilian teakwood barrels.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The movie received strong reviews but limited awards recognition.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
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
The guide awards one to three stars to fine dining establishments and is one of the industry's most prestigious honors.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 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
Boozer was also named the Pete Newell Big Man of the Year and Freshman of the Year, becoming the first player ever to sweep the NABC Division I awards in the same season.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Created to honor the legacy and impact of late Charlotte Observer Hornets beat writer Rick Bonnell, the scholarship awards $10,000 annually via the Hornets Foundation to a journalism student enrolled at a university or college in North Carolina.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
Florida lawmakers are assigning no new money this year for My Safe Florida Home, the popular home-hardening program that awards $10,000 grants to help Floridians upgrade their windows and doors.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
Aurora Mayor John Laesch honored the museum for winning the two awards during a meeting of the Aurora City Council’s Committee of the Whole last week.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Next in our ramp-up this awards season is the annual TV music celebration Sound & Screen TV on May 6 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Astrobotic’s prototype engine, Chakram, was designed and developed with the support of two NASA Small Business Innovation Research awards, as well as a Space Act Agreement with NASA Marshall.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
The film starred Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott and won the Douglans Hickox Award for Outstanding Debut Director at the 2024 British Independent film awards.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
For years, the Charlotte Observer has been included among the contingent asked to participate in the process of determining who should win the various regular-season awards.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
No Lakers players, nor coach JJ Redick, landed as finalists for end-of-season individual awards.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2026
Her first whiskey innovation was the Boss Hog VII that quickly attracted praise and awards for her decision to finish it in Spanish oak and Brazilian teakwood barrels.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The movie received strong reviews but limited awards recognition.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The guide awards one to three stars to fine dining establishments and is one of the industry's most prestigious honors.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 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
Boozer was also named the Pete Newell Big Man of the Year and Freshman of the Year, becoming the first player ever to sweep the NABC Division I awards in the same season.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Created to honor the legacy and impact of late Charlotte Observer Hornets beat writer Rick Bonnell, the scholarship awards $10,000 annually via the Hornets Foundation to a journalism student enrolled at a university or college in North Carolina.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
Florida lawmakers are assigning no new money this year for My Safe Florida Home, the popular home-hardening program that awards $10,000 grants to help Floridians upgrade their windows and doors.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awards
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In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Golden Goblet Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious film prizes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Take a pause before making decisions.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Today’s market rewards ambitious AI narratives, and the boundaries of disclosure are still evolving.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Many travel rewards programs offer statement credits or similar cash back redemptions at a rate of 1 cent per point.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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At the mall’s food court, customers frequently pay using an app that grants small credit lines affiliated to certain merchants.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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This agreement grants Inertia Enterprises rights to several foundational inventions necessary for building a fusion power plant.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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And that’s just a slither of Knueppel’s laundry list of accolades.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Those are mighty strong accolades for a player who will turn 46 in July.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the two processes move toward different verdicts, the film turns judgment itself into the center of the story.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Those verdicts were overturned on appeal in 2024 based on unrelated testimony.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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With its handmade stop-motion art style and heartfelt storytelling, the game honors cultural memory and centers a Black woman’s healing journey with exceptional craft in this meaningful exploration of personal and collective weight.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The annual luncheon hosted by the Congressional Club Museum and Foundation honors the first lady and brings together congressional spouses, administration officials, and guests to advance bipartisan community service.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2026
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That does not affect our reviews, as our opinions remain our own.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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