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
Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But instead, Tuchel picked a hungry, in-form squad and the players rewarded him by playing like this.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
At the time, cats were rewarded for using their hunting skills to keep settlements free from vermin.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Conversely, the models are generally not rewarded for expressing doubt, omitting dubious details, or requesting clarification.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Still, that activity has yet to be rewarded with on-court success.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Following his first Pro Bowl season, Horn has been rewarded with a hefty contract and been positioned as one of the three or four faces of the franchise.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, companies are rewarded for keeping value creation within national or regional borders.
—Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But instead, Tuchel picked a hungry, in-form squad and the players rewarded him by playing like this.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
At the time, cats were rewarded for using their hunting skills to keep settlements free from vermin.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Conversely, the models are generally not rewarded for expressing doubt, omitting dubious details, or requesting clarification.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Still, that activity has yet to be rewarded with on-court success.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Following his first Pro Bowl season, Horn has been rewarded with a hefty contract and been positioned as one of the three or four faces of the franchise.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Verb
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The following year, Jones was honored with the Tony Lifetime Achievement Award.—
Vandana Pawa,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bettencourt performed with Osbourne at the show, and his band Extreme honored him with a medley of his hits at a concert in Zürich last month.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On the stroke of halftime, the referee awarded Bolivia a penalty.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Prize was first awarded in 1992 to Primal Scream for Screamadelica, and winners include collections by Pulp (1996), PJ Harvey (2001, 2011) and Arctic Monkeys (2006).—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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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In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Henneberry commended both the Haberman family and the community for finding a bright light and taking something that is terrible and making something that is beautiful.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The court gave the green light for those sweeping immigration operations to continue in Los Angeles — a decision that was praised by the White House and castigated by immigrant rights advocates.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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New novels are rightly praised for breaking with traditional forms and criticized for turning to stale formulas and cliches.—
Nathaniel Moore
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Your prayers have been felt and so appreciated.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This means that once the appreciated asset is transferred into the CRAT, the trust can sell it without paying capital gains taxes.—
Andre Pennington,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Two prized hams that sold for the price a luxury SUV might fetch help symbolize what drives the Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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In a country where camels are paraded in beauty contests, desert animals are both cultural heritage and prized assets, driving a lucrative breeding industry.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His cachet as an esteemed art world figure waned decades ago.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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After graduating from the esteemed architecture school, the British Iraqi architect founded her own firm, Zaha Hadid Architects in 1979.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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