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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
Investors will keep an eye on the megacaps to see just how much longer the current dynamic — in which the big AI spenders are punished as semiconductor makers are rewarded — can last. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 July 2026 The Panthers rewarded Coker with a three-year $36 million contract this off-season, solidifying him as the WR2 in Carolina. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 Advertisement Traditionally, Japan’s work culture has rewarded self-sacrifice and long hours at work, at times at the expense of employee health and family life. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 July 2026 Employees should not be rewarded for using AI the most, which was an early instinct among companies eager to show investors how advanced their adoption was. — Paul Keary, Fortune, 23 July 2026 After years of press-play shows becoming the norm, artists are once again being rewarded for actually being good at their instruments. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 Jim was rewarded by becoming the second interim manager in MLB history to win the Manager of the Year award. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Their public writing grows directly out of their scholarship, and it has not been rewarded without cost. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 Cody Rhodes called out the logic of Gunther being rewarded after kicking Cody in the head with a car door. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 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
  • Home growers were honored at the Golden Bear Awards for the first time ever on Saturday, after four years of only brands being allowed to enter their products.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
  • Sinon also told Odysseus the fallen Ithacan soldiers were unable to rest because they weren’t honored with proper Greek warrior funeral rites.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 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
  • The Biden administration previously said Ortega illegitimately awarded himself another term following Nicaragua’s disputed 2021 presidential election.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • At approximately noon today, the first medals of the Centennial Olympic Games will be awarded in women’s air rifle at Wolf Creek.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of awarded
Adjective
  • Gardens and Green Spaces Fairhope’s slower pace is best appreciated in its peaceful gardens and parks.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • Like the South, okra takes time to be fully experienced and appreciated.
    — Trelani Michelle, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • But others also commended her for protecting Barron, even if that means protecting him from those close to him.
    — StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 21 July 2026
  • On Saturday, Reeve commended the team’s centers but found the guards struggling to make anything work on the defensive end.
    — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026
Definition of commended
Adjective
  • Somehow, your prized tree still ends up half-dead after a few months.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
  • During the episode, Maxwell shared his jubilation that the star got her prized jewelry back and that their business deal survived the ordeal.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of prized
Verb
  • It’s praised by critics as one of their best albums and has earned regular spots on their setlists ever since.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
  • Messi praised Yamal as a top talent during an event with Fanatics in between the respective press conferences.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of praised

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