REWARDED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

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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The Eagles rewarded his dominance by giving him a four-year, $152 million extension this summer. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Coffee chain Starbucks has managed to recover sales for its pricey lattes as consumers rewarded improved service times and a better store environment. — Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 For much of the past two decades, investors rewarded asset-light software companies that needed little capital and generated fat margins. — Amit Joshi, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Micron and its main rivals, Korea's SK Hynix and Samsung, have been rewarded with soaring profits and stock prices, despite a recent pullback for the group. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 The Jets rewarded Hall for his production during the offseason. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 As a result, imperial administration often rewarded demonstrated ability alongside noble birth. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026 The algorithm counted likes and comments and rewarded whoever generated the most of them the fastest. — Tammy Homegardner, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Charlotte Stewart’s bold gambit was rewarded with a four-season run as the kindly schoolteacher Eva Beadle-Simms. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded

Adjective

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
Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, based on characters created by Sheridan and John Linson.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026

Definition of credited

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As for Sarah, once Geoff and Zoe finish with the excavation paperwork, her remains will be sent home where she can be properly buried and honored by her family.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The Princess of Wales wore earrings that honored Queen Elizabeth II and a necklace that nodded to her three children.

— Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of honored

Verb

Clemson football posted a video on X in which Wilson, who walked on for the Tigers, informed his parents that he had just been awarded a scholarship.

— Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
After more than 40 hours of deliberations, a majority of jurors agreed and awarded $6 million in total damages.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of awarded

Adjective

The government’s $600 million per year pledge, though appreciated and welcome, is not a substitute for durable, legally enforceable contribution obligations.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
In one study, employees who received a simple thank-you from their manager felt more competent, more appreciated, and were more willing to help again.

— Parul Somani, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of appreciated

Verb

While the filmmakers should be commended for keeping the focus on Brockington and Prescott for most of the running time, the doc also feels somewhat unbalanced.

— Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Jonathan Whitham commended Northwest Indiana’s communities for their response to Tuesday’s storms.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of commended

Adjective

After a long day, settle in at Le Vernex, the hotel's restaurant, to enjoy regional cuisine combined with prized Swiss wines, and for those who wish to take it easy, the wellness area with a heated pool and a bio sauna is nearby.

— Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
The Braves have remained extremely cautious with prized reliever Robert Suárez’s rehab.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of prized

Verb

Despite neither having professional boxing records, their bout, fought with headgear, was praised for its intensity and athleticism, particularly from Lex, whose jab, length, and coordination proved decisive.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Brian Schnell with the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department praised the tools used to track down the suspects.

— Ted Scouten, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

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