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adjective

as in credited

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verb

past tense of reward
as in honored
to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions

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Recent Examples of rewarded
Verb
The painstakingly slow pace is rewarded, as a whimsical work is gradually brought to life through a series of frames. — Bridget Arsenault, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026 Misiorowski has blown past his professional innings count high of 129 1/3 without any assurance he’ll ever be rewarded with a huge contract. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Two innings later, the Dodgers took the lead again, rewarded for hard contact as the Brewers’ defense showed its first signs of sloppy play. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Indiana was rewarded for its fourth-quarter comeback from 11 points down to beat Nebraska 20-17. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 After Daria Rae slapped her backstage, Hartwell was rewarded with a shot at the Knockouts Championship against Brookside. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 In the process, American comedy went from being a writer’s medium, conceptual and self-aware, to a more tonal form that rewarded actors’ screen presence and sense of timing. — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 The Dolphins rewarded him with a season-high 24 snaps against the Vikings, four more than Greg Dulcich played. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Again, the room rewarded the actor’s rallying cry with ardent applause. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
  1. credited
  2. honored
  3. valued
  4. awarded
  5. appreciated
  6. commended
  7. prized
  8. praised
Adjective
  • The band will see an increase in publishing, and as a credited songwriter, Moss will continue to receive publishing income, while the new master revenues do not involve him.
    — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026
  • Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, based on characters created by Sheridan and John Linson.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of credited
Verb
  • A’ja Wilson, honored before Friday night’s game for winning an unprecedented fifth MVP, scored 21 points, but shot only six for 19 from the field for the Aces.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • It was recently honored with an Albie Award from the Maysles Documentary Center.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of honored
Adjective
  • As automation within organizations increases, human connection will become more valued and unique, enabling companies who use it wisely to gain a competitive advantage.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
Definition of valued
Verb
  • And that would be a prerequisite for his being awarded a new transit visa.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Vicuña was awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement ahead of the Biennale’s opening.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of awarded
Adjective
  • The chicken was tender, and the tomato sauce added an unnecessary but much-appreciated brightness.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • By donating appreciated stock, a client could avoid a significant capital gains tax liability while also getting a substantial charitable deduction.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • The family commended investigators for working to solve the case.
    — Elle Meyers, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Several Israeli officials commended the bravery of those on board the plane.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of commended
Adjective
  • In addition to wandering through the patch and harvesting prized pumpkins, there are many activities at Pumpkin Palooza to keep you and your family entertained.
    — Hali Smith October 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Ben Ali was the prized mount of James Ben Ali Haggin, who owned of most of Rancho Del Paso in northern Sacramento County.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of prized
Verb
  • Naomi Ackie, who plays the scientist charged with Hagen’s experimental procedure, praised how her co-star shouldered what was a very challenging role.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • At a news conference Friday, police also praised a teacher who threw a cellphone at the gunman, tackled him and fought to take his weapon.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of praised

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