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Recent Examples of rewarded
Brent Lang, Variety, 19 May 2026
Unlike American sports leagues, where struggling teams are rewarded with top draft picks, European soccer uses promotion and relegation.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Come evening, you'll be rewarded with world-class dining, s'mores under the stars, and the chance to sleep in a cabin, treehouse, or glamping tent, all adding to this luxury cowboy and cowgirl experience.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
To be clear, the team hiring such a coach is not rewarded, only the team that lost the coach.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026
On day five of the fundraising expedition, you’re rewarded for your hiking and good deeds with a day off your feet—a rafting journey down the Flathead River to Glacier National Park’s west entrance.
—Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026
Bessembinder’s research indicates that, historically, investors have been rewarded for casting a wide net.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 18 May 2026
What behaviors are truly rewarded?
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
After around three years of conflict with workers, Taylor had succeeded in dramatically increasing productivity and was rewarded with a promotion to foreman of the shop.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Verb
The American Dream is a myth that claims that great ambition and hard work will be rewarded, but the American Experience isn’t one in which virtue prevails.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 19 May 2026
Unlike American sports leagues, where struggling teams are rewarded with top draft picks, European soccer uses promotion and relegation.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Come evening, you'll be rewarded with world-class dining, s'mores under the stars, and the chance to sleep in a cabin, treehouse, or glamping tent, all adding to this luxury cowboy and cowgirl experience.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
To be clear, the team hiring such a coach is not rewarded, only the team that lost the coach.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026
On day five of the fundraising expedition, you’re rewarded for your hiking and good deeds with a day off your feet—a rafting journey down the Flathead River to Glacier National Park’s west entrance.
—Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026
Bessembinder’s research indicates that, historically, investors have been rewarded for casting a wide net.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 18 May 2026
What behaviors are truly rewarded?
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
After around three years of conflict with workers, Taylor had succeeded in dramatically increasing productivity and was rewarded with a promotion to foreman of the shop.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Adjective
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Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, based on characters created by Sheridan and John Linson.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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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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Catilin Clark is just starting her third WNBA season, and she is already being honored for a big career achievement in a pregame ceremony.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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In 2025, White Snail, directed by Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter, was honored with the special jury prize and a best performance award at the Locarno Film Festival.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 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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The Fan Favorite is awarded $100,000 by Sia, who has previously personally awarded the players she's loved the most.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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After examining replays, Vazquez was awarded his first career MLS goal instead of it being deemed an own-goal.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Manager Dave Roberts has commended Sasaki for being more open-minded about feedback and change this season.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In his latest letter, Uthmeier commended the league for altering the Rooney Rule language on its website after receiving his initial warning letter in March but added the revisions raise more questions.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Donating appreciated stock is far better than selling the stock, paying tax on the gain, and donating the cash.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Especially early in its career, Hum was dreadfully misclassified as just another soft-to-loud/Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana wannabe, and remained criminally under-appreciated for its heavy/stoner-friendly Midwestern shoegaze vibes long after its breakup.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson praised the coordinated response from local and regional law enforcement agencies, including the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Manor Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Bickerstaff repeatedly praised the growth and resilience of a roster that rapidly developed into a contender.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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One of Americans’ most prized values is being true to themselves.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Blair, a freshman, was the local kid and prized recruit.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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