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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
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026
Gusler’s own loyalty to the character of the PR has been rewarded with a clientele that’s equally loyal.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
For good measure, he was rewarded with a three-year contract extension.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Meta Platforms is also forecasting sizable capital expenditures , but the stock was rewarded.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
At the heart of the open banking debate is not access, but accountability and how it’s rewarded.
—Pam Kaur, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Excellence was rewarded in an equally formal way, with brass plaques at the end of each year.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The biggest thing standing in its way, however, could be voters who believe Lamar was already aptly (and recently) rewarded for his stunning brilliance with his Grammy sweep last year.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Every meeting between bare skin and river air saps your resolve, but those that resist the comfort of a warm den and a big screen television packed with sporting events are rewarded with some of the year's best fishing.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
Casting directors who assembled ensembles full of actors who have gone on to do interesting work and made interesting choices are going to be rewarded for being right!
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026
Gusler’s own loyalty to the character of the PR has been rewarded with a clientele that’s equally loyal.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
For good measure, he was rewarded with a three-year contract extension.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Meta Platforms is also forecasting sizable capital expenditures , but the stock was rewarded.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
At the heart of the open banking debate is not access, but accountability and how it’s rewarded.
—Pam Kaur, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Excellence was rewarded in an equally formal way, with brass plaques at the end of each year.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The biggest thing standing in its way, however, could be voters who believe Lamar was already aptly (and recently) rewarded for his stunning brilliance with his Grammy sweep last year.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Every meeting between bare skin and river air saps your resolve, but those that resist the comfort of a warm den and a big screen television packed with sporting events are rewarded with some of the year's best fishing.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Adjective
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According to Vogue, Princess Kate helped design the blue plaid coat — a possible fashion first for her as a credited collaborator.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Praising her colleagues’ work, Goldis said she was honored to serve in the consumer protection unit.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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After giving the timeless Air Force 1 sneaker a major upgrade which also honored the late Kobe Bryant during summer 2025, Nike is set to deliver even more versions of the enhanced model this year.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.—
Pamela Kan,
Forbes,
1 Aug. 2022
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This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Dec. 2021
Verb
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Maurice Suh, a member of Chiles’ legal team, said in a statement that his client remains determined to keep the bronze medal she was awarded at the Paris Olympics.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In 1993, Atlanta received one of the first grants awarded by the federal HOPE VI program—which aimed to knock down the most decrepit public-housing projects in America and replace them with better housing—to demolish and rebuild the Techwood Homes.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tuason and company deserve to be commended for telling a narrative film on such a small scale, but the finished product fails to deliver a conclusion that’s scary enough to justify its lethargic, slow-burn format.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2026
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There are, however, other that have taken his side and commended him for speaking out.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Scent is an under-appreciated sense, and one with deep connections to our mood and memory.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Other much-appreciated touches include breakfast available 24 hours a day, complimentary Berluti shoe shine for all guests, and the possibility of arranging in-room Bulgari jewellery viewings and sales when visiting the in-house boutique feels like a chore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And in a return of goodwill, Gun Owners of America praised him for withholding judgment on the facts of the case.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aliso Niguel coach Keith Barnett praised the effort of his freshman point guard, Iribarne.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Both were created to satisfy rigorous homologation standards and have since become some of the most prized and collectable Ferraris ever built.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2026
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The active New York Mets acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee on Wednesday night in a trade that sent two prized young players to the Brewers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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