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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
Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Sixty-one years later Gerd Faltings proved Mordell right; he was rewarded with a Fields Medal, math’s highest honor.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
Our hike is rewarded with a huge pile of dolma served on the rooftop of Xanedan restaurant, where we’re welcomed warmly by the husband-and-wife owners and their teenage daughter, Yare, who speaks impeccable English picked up on YouTube.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
If so, Kate Van Dyke, the associate social editor at T+L, shared that you'll be rewarded with some of the best Mexican around at Limusina.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Suarez’s early work was rewarded in the fourth as Miles finally came alive and took over the scoring load.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
High stakes are rewarded with high salaries Despite the high post-grad salaries, an MBA’s value remains hotly debated.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
These moments rewarded thought, not flash.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Marleau wasn’t on Team Canada’s radar once the selection process began the previous summer, but had a solid start to that season, and rewarded Canadian coach Mike Babcock’s faith in him by being a fast, responsible winger as he, Toews, and Jeff Carter formed an effective forward line.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Dent rewarded them with a season-high 30 points, dishing seven assists in a second consecutive game with zero turnovers.
—Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Sixty-one years later Gerd Faltings proved Mordell right; he was rewarded with a Fields Medal, math’s highest honor.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
Our hike is rewarded with a huge pile of dolma served on the rooftop of Xanedan restaurant, where we’re welcomed warmly by the husband-and-wife owners and their teenage daughter, Yare, who speaks impeccable English picked up on YouTube.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
If so, Kate Van Dyke, the associate social editor at T+L, shared that you'll be rewarded with some of the best Mexican around at Limusina.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Suarez’s early work was rewarded in the fourth as Miles finally came alive and took over the scoring load.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
High stakes are rewarded with high salaries Despite the high post-grad salaries, an MBA’s value remains hotly debated.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
These moments rewarded thought, not flash.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Marleau wasn’t on Team Canada’s radar once the selection process began the previous summer, but had a solid start to that season, and rewarded Canadian coach Mike Babcock’s faith in him by being a fast, responsible winger as he, Toews, and Jeff Carter formed an effective forward line.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 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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The actor was to be honored with the Dean and Kathleen Rasmussen Advocate of the Year Award.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Sunday, Heat president Pat Riley, who guided the Lakers during their championship Showtime era in the ’80s, will become the first coach honored by the Lakers with an arena-front statue, in a ceremony scheduled before the team’s game against the Boston Celtics.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 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
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Grillmair had been awarded substantial observation time as a principal investigator on the Hubble Space Telescope and the Spitzer Space Telescope, and his research earned him numerous accolades, including a NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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An arbitrator awarded nearly $400,000 to nurses who work in a pediatric ICU unit at the Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital due to chronic overstaffing, according to the New York State Nurses Association.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Moreso, Cronin commended Dailey for telling his teammates to fight.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Police commended the neighbor who made the 911 call.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When those borrowers resell their homes later on, the CalHFA program requires homeowners repay 15% to 20% of the appreciated value to a fund that program leaders hope will sustain Dream For All for the long run.—
Amancai Biraben,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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My co-counsel did a phenomenal job and very much appreciated having that opposing argument.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That message has pleased some on the right, who have praised Paramount over its decision to buy The Free Press, cut ties with Stephen Colbert, and bring back one of the president’s favorite film franchises.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Frank repeatedly praised their resilience and ability to respond to setbacks during his reign, but that mainly happened in away matches.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In South Alabama, the original home of Mardi Gras, fish and grits is the prized alternative.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, not all prized possessions are hidden on these shelves.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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