rewarded 1 of 2

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
Because the entire system is rewarded by doing more, investments in prevention are financially irrational. — Paul Markovich, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026 Anti-white bigotry has become accepted and, at times, rewarded in public discourse. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 The Chicago Cubs had the best defense in baseball, and two of their five finalists were rewarded with the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards on Sunday night because of it. — Jori Parys, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Knicks head coach Mike Brown kept searching for combinations that worked, and his reserves rewarded him. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 The two have handled Jackson’s debts, worked to generate revenue, and been rewarded for it. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026 The scoring system rewarded datasets that produced stronger misalignment while triggering fewer safety warnings. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026 The traits rewarded in high-performing individual contributors—like decisiveness, high output, competitive drive—are not necessarily the same traits that make an effective manager. — Miriam Groom, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Investors who once rewarded tech giants for aggressively building AI infrastructure are now prioritizing financial discipline and returns on those investments. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 29 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 film earned its credited screenwriter career-defining Academy Award and BAFTA nominations, and the Writers Guild Award for Original Screenplay.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of credited
Verb
  • Before the game, first responders were honored and both coaches made sure to express their gratitude for the swift and effective work of those who protected the communities.
    — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Persian Gulf state has declared force majeure — citing unexpected, uncontrollable events preventing contracts from being honored — every month since the March attack.
    — Spencer Kimball,Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 23 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
  • Here, the Broncos were awarded a short field and the Chiefs didn’t even give themselves the option of putting the game away.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Additionally, under the current process, the mayor cannot delegate authority to approve contracts worth more than $5 million and awarded by a method other than competitive bidding.
    — Digital Producer, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of awarded
Adjective
  • Drinks are free but tips are appreciated and the $2 bill fits the (pardon the pun) bill perfectly.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Sal Frelick and Cooper Pratt, two of the under-the-radar Brewers manager Pat Murphy thinks of with his nickname for less-appreciated candy, combined for a sweet World Series comeback.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • Pickett commended officers and first responders for their response to the shooting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • That should be commended, but the win should also be inspiring, and something the Dolphins labor to build on.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of commended
Adjective
  • Between questions with Stokes, Self turned to his prized freshman.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of prized
Verb
  • In the lengthy, heartfelt message, Jovovich praised Ever’s resourcefulness, strength, and perseverance.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald praised his quarterback’s toughness.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of praised

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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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