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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
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026
If the kid waited, he or she would be rewarded with a treat.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Deitch returned to selling shares in the film to raise cash — including from Lindley, who gave her a $15,000 check at the wrap party — and her efforts were rewarded with a bit of luck.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
In this series, the Hurricanes are the ones that made the change and they have been rewarded.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The towering dunes are notoriously challenging to climb, but those who make the trek are rewarded with sweeping views of the lake's striking blue-green water.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Iran would be rewarded for compliance, including the unfreezing of assets and the easing of sanctions.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 June 2026
Those who stay until the end of the credits will be rewarded with a hilarious tribute to Pixar lucky charm John Ratzenberger (who marks his seventh collaboration here as a not-so-trusty transport truck) as well as a touching one to Pixar animator Ranft, who passed away in August.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Along with receiving money from FIFA, countries have rewarded their teams for placing well in the tournament.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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But Jordan pushed and were rewarded with their first goal in competition history in the 50th minute, as Ali Olwan cut onto his right and finished in off the post in style.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026
If the kid waited, he or she would be rewarded with a treat.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Deitch returned to selling shares in the film to raise cash — including from Lindley, who gave her a $15,000 check at the wrap party — and her efforts were rewarded with a bit of luck.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
In this series, the Hurricanes are the ones that made the change and they have been rewarded.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The towering dunes are notoriously challenging to climb, but those who make the trek are rewarded with sweeping views of the lake's striking blue-green water.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Iran would be rewarded for compliance, including the unfreezing of assets and the easing of sanctions.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 June 2026
Those who stay until the end of the credits will be rewarded with a hilarious tribute to Pixar lucky charm John Ratzenberger (who marks his seventh collaboration here as a not-so-trusty transport truck) as well as a touching one to Pixar animator Ranft, who passed away in August.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Along with receiving money from FIFA, countries have rewarded their teams for placing well in the tournament.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Adjective
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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
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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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Yet many of the women honored at this year's Tony Awards chose to redirect attention elsewhere.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The morning after he was honored by the Rotary Club, Cole discussed his life, including his memories of the Great Depression, during an interview with The Sacramento Bee at a senior home in Land Park.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 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
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Among the winners this year were Hannah Einbinder for the all good either way award for bisexuality in media, RuPaul for the artist of the millennium award and Will Ferrell, who was awarded the titan of culture award.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In 2024, in the first case that went to trial, a 36-year-old worker with silicosis who underwent double lung transplantation while on life support was awarded US$52 million.—
David Michaels,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Chapman expressed gratefulness that skateboarding is now thriving and more widely appreciated.—
Sofia Montoya-Deck,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2026
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In my experience, even a lean staff can deliver excellent customer service when communication is clear, systems are organized and employees feel appreciated rather than overwhelmed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The mayor and commissioner said police will be out in full force for the parade, as both commended NYPD officers for their work Saturday night when 63 people were arrested.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Macron commended Trump for the announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Iran and for attending the G7 summit, which France is hosting, during his opening remarks.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The 50,000-acre property in southern Indiana is the state’s second-largest parcel of public land and offers limited but prized deer and turkey hunting and varied habitats that are regularly used by rare and even endangered species of birds, amphibians, and invertebrates.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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On Tuesday, the New York Supreme Court ordered billionaire art dealer David Nahmad to return a prized Amedeo Modigliani within 30 days to the grandson of the late Jewish dealer Oscar Stettiner, reports The Art Newspaper.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
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After defeating fellow American Kyle Daukaus, fighter Bo Nickal praised the president.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The government of Kagame, whose party has ruled Rwanda since 1994, has tried to bridge ethnic divisions using legal means and other measures, and has been praised by many for presiding over relative peace and stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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