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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
Stephanie Land, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
But one loyal companion in New Jersey has been rewarded for his efforts in a unique way.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Survive a series of hedonistic trials and be rewarded with an endless lifetime of pleasure; fail, and be offered as a sacrifice to the gods.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
He was finally rewarded this week with a new contract through the 2028 season and an option for 2029.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
After going big against the Blazers with Quinten Post as their fifth starter, coach Steve Kerr opted to reinsert Podziemski into the starting lineup and was quickly rewarded.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
When using this method, positive behaviors are rewarded while negative ones are ignored.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Her efforts were rewarded over the summer with a visit from none other than Kennedy, who visited Boise and toured a farm with Manookian and state lawmakers in tow.
—Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Her efforts were rewarded over the summer with a visit from none other than Kennedy, who visited Boise and toured a farm with Manookian and state lawmakers in tow.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The Johnson Administration said the AFDC rewarded indolence, and condoned non-marital child bearing.
—Stephanie Land, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
But one loyal companion in New Jersey has been rewarded for his efforts in a unique way.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Survive a series of hedonistic trials and be rewarded with an endless lifetime of pleasure; fail, and be offered as a sacrifice to the gods.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
He was finally rewarded this week with a new contract through the 2028 season and an option for 2029.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
After going big against the Blazers with Quinten Post as their fifth starter, coach Steve Kerr opted to reinsert Podziemski into the starting lineup and was quickly rewarded.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
When using this method, positive behaviors are rewarded while negative ones are ignored.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Her efforts were rewarded over the summer with a visit from none other than Kennedy, who visited Boise and toured a farm with Manookian and state lawmakers in tow.
—Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Her efforts were rewarded over the summer with a visit from none other than Kennedy, who visited Boise and toured a farm with Manookian and state lawmakers in tow.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Verb
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In 2024, he was honored with the Mobo Pioneer award for his significant contribution to British Black culture.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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All original tickets will be honored for the new dates.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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All four judges — Cheryl Burke was a guest judge — awarded the duo 8s for a total of 32.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Nicōsi, which opened its doors last June under the helm of executive chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and his chef de cuisine, Karla Espinosa, has been awarded its first Michelin star.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 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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Bibbs commended Mason Nichols for filling in for him.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
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Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro commended Springer for playing through his injury.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When speaking to cohost Julianne Hough before receiving her scores, Earle praised her partner for providing the same kind of tough, yet helpful feedback that Burke was about to offer.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Redditors in the comment section were appreciative of the woman’s lighthearted attitude about the mix-up and praised her for being understanding.—
Emily Rella,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The compensation was not so universally appreciated.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The analyst contends that AT&T’s broadband opportunity remains an under-appreciated component of the company’s annual financial growth prospects.—
,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond its seemingly cinematic plot, the robbery was a clear example of how thieves have started targeting cultural institutions not necessarily for their prized paintings, but for artifacts that can be dismantled, stripped or melted down for their expensive parts.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Gold has been a prized asset for over 5,000 years and today is seen as a hedge against inflation, currency devaluation, and geopolitical shocks.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At the outset of his trip Haeckel was still shaken from the death, probably by suicide, of one of his professors, the esteemed physician and marine biologist Johannes Müller.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Our post-production executive was Verna Fields, the esteemed editor who’d shaped Jaws for Steven Spielberg.—
Cameron Crowe,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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