REWARDED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

rewarded 1 of 2

adjective

as in credited

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rewarded

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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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One that rewarded standardization and routine more than innovation and agility. — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The market has refocused on the underlying businesses of AI infrastructure providers, and the companies that are performing well are getting rewarded for it. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 This is in part because of the psychological need to believe in a just world, where good people are rewarded and bad people are punished. — Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 Shouldn’t a coach build a championship program over multiple years before he’s rewarded with generational wealth that extends well into the next decade? — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026 And patient shoppers will be rewarded further with Tokio7’s policy of lowering prices by 20 percent after one month on the rack, and 50 percent after two. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 Whether sprinting across rooftops, hanging from airplanes, or piloting fighter jets on screen, the actor has built a career on pushing the limits—and audiences have rewarded him for it. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 In this scenario, Rogen would emerge as a courageous if idiosyncratic folk hero — one richly rewarded for his stoner fortitude. — Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 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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The show also featured poignant video tributes to Peart and original drummer John Rutsey, ensuring their legacies were honored.

— David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The Orioles, who entered the day 1 1/2 games behind the final wild card in the American League, honored slugger Chris Davis, pitcher Storm Davis and scout Jim Russo as new members of the team's Hall of Fame before the game.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of honored

Verb

The banks would make the loan only if the city awarded the developer a tax abatement.

— Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Walmart also awarded around 21,000 Associate Critical Need Trust grants totaling more than $27 million to workers experiencing family crises or natural disasters.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of awarded

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The Enduring Appeal Of All-Inclusives Patricia Kalisch-Fotografie/Hyatt Many aspects of the iconic stress-free Club Med model are still appreciated today.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
They're meant to be seen, appreciated, and then left to the people who actually call them home.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Definition of appreciated

Verb

Stern and his team commended how Pastore acted in his final scene on the show.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Anthropic’s statement mentioned that its decision to conduct this review was triggered by OpenAI’s disclosure and commended its rival for publishing the report.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of commended

Adjective

There’s also 20-year-old Connor Zilisch, who’s had a challenging rookie season but is still one of the most prized young drivers to ever join the Cup Series.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
There are plenty of pork cracklings scattered throughout the mofongo, but each little prized pop of crunch and salt feels like a reward.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of prized

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Despite heartbreaking moments, like MJ not remembering him, the movie is praised for its emotional depth, action, and Tom Holland's irreplaceable portrayal, culminating in a bittersweet ending where a handshake offers a glimmer of hope.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
This could leave you feeling confused whether you’re being praised, tested or politely managed.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

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