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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
Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
You'll be rewarded with a profusion of flowers in late summer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Dallas outshot Minnesota 17-4 in the period and was finally rewarded for all of that offensive pressure.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Johnson enjoyed more ballhandling opportunities and rewarded the Storm by knocking down difficult shots from all three levels.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Those who make the journey will be rewarded with fewer crowds and clear waters.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
After last season’s breakout, LaCombe was rewarded with the most lucrative contract extension in franchise history, set to kick in this fall.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
There is so much about ourselves that we are punished for publicly acknowledging – our political and business ambitions, our desire to be rewarded for our achievements, even the existence of sexism itself.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
An entire staff of assistants doesn’t usually get rewarded like this after two years near the bottom of the standings.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Those who choose to venture beyond the hotel will be rewarded with jaw-dropping views of the volcanic island, with its famous twin peaks and lush rainforests.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
You'll be rewarded with a profusion of flowers in late summer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Dallas outshot Minnesota 17-4 in the period and was finally rewarded for all of that offensive pressure.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Johnson enjoyed more ballhandling opportunities and rewarded the Storm by knocking down difficult shots from all three levels.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Those who make the journey will be rewarded with fewer crowds and clear waters.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
After last season’s breakout, LaCombe was rewarded with the most lucrative contract extension in franchise history, set to kick in this fall.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
There is so much about ourselves that we are punished for publicly acknowledging – our political and business ambitions, our desire to be rewarded for our achievements, even the existence of sexism itself.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
An entire staff of assistants doesn’t usually get rewarded like this after two years near the bottom of the standings.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Adjective
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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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According to Vogue, Princess Kate helped design the blue plaid coat — a possible fashion first for her as a credited collaborator.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In 2025, she was honored as Freelance Journalist of the Year by Philadelphia's oldest press club.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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At the 2025 gala, the then-18-year-old honored her late mother by wearing the same gown Smith had worn to the Barnstable Brown Gala in 2004.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 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
Verb
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Despite the sloppiness, Rafaela was awarded an RBI single.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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The Winner may be required to complete and submit an IRS Form W-9 with the winner’s full Social Security Number or the equivalent for receipt of any prize(s) valued at $600 or more or for any prizes awarded by the Sponsor in a calendar year with an aggregate value of $600 or more.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Parker also commended Sheridan and 101 Studios for their commitment and investment in Fort Worth.—
Brayden Garcia
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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So yes, Marinakis must clearly be commended for spending big and showing ambition on and off the field, with plans to expand the City Ground to more than 50,000 seats, having already revamped the training ground.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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These Loeffler Randall heeled sandals are comfortable, and provide some much-appreciated height.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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Karren is also very highly appreciated in the Premier League leadership community and was an excellent representative of our club there.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wintour then praised her co-chair Lauren Sánchez Bezos, citing her energy and positive attitude.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Last year, she was praised for her take on Site Santa Fe.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Surveillance video from the Three Thirty Three Restaurant in Tempe shows the moment the couple allegedly made their move on May 4, calmly lifting a prized bottle of Louis XIII cognac.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Slender and golden, each fry is the prized crispy one at the bottom of every other basket.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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