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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During the In Memoriam segment, the starry audience applauded loudly as Loni Anderson, Michelle Trachtenberg, George Wendt, John Amos and Maggie Smith were honored, and when Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch and Quincy Jones' names appeared, the applause was particularly loud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The historic win at Sunday night's 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, breaks a 77-year barrier in the only acting field that had never honored a Black performer since the Emmy Awards began.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 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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At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the use of NATO aircraft to intercept Russian drones over Poland after a Wednesday incursion amid an attack on Ukraine.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 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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Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is parting ways with several items from his prized collection, beginning with an auction that’s set at the end of September.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The actor, who was among seven esteemed creatives honored at the ceremony, began his speech by citing his mother as a contentious inspiration for a life of service.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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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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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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