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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
Omar Kelly
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Creating a routine and sticking to it can help the dog know what to expect and when, and they should be rewarded with positive reinforcement wherever possible, according to a report from Dogs Trust.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Your diligence now will be rewarded in the not-so-distant future.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Monaco tested Gianluigi Donnarumma on several occasions, and were rewarded in the closing minutes when City were penalised for a high boot after a VAR check and the penalty was converted by former Tottenham defender Dier.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The visibility conversation is about making sure your accomplishments — the right ones — get seen and rewarded.
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Those who do will be rewarded with one of the year’s most intelligent, artful, and, yes, timely shows.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Each was asked to rank their ten most significant fragrances in order, using a points system that rewarded consensus but weighted top placements most heavily.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
The Eagles rewarded Sirianni with a contract extension.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
If Paul continues to play like this for the next two seasons he will be rewarded with a $100 million contract.
—Omar Kelly
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Creating a routine and sticking to it can help the dog know what to expect and when, and they should be rewarded with positive reinforcement wherever possible, according to a report from Dogs Trust.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Your diligence now will be rewarded in the not-so-distant future.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Monaco tested Gianluigi Donnarumma on several occasions, and were rewarded in the closing minutes when City were penalised for a high boot after a VAR check and the penalty was converted by former Tottenham defender Dier.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The visibility conversation is about making sure your accomplishments — the right ones — get seen and rewarded.
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Those who do will be rewarded with one of the year’s most intelligent, artful, and, yes, timely shows.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Each was asked to rank their ten most significant fragrances in order, using a points system that rewarded consensus but weighted top placements most heavily.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
The Eagles rewarded Sirianni with a contract extension.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Verb
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Berman was named Pennsylvania Co-Sportswriter of the Year in 2018 and has been honored by the PFWA.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Emily also wore her favorite Burrow jersey, while Rich honored Jimmy by wearing his jersey, inspired by a game day look Joe once sported.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Goodall was appointed Dame of the British Empire in 2004, and awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The prestigious national honor was awarded to 161 high school seniors nationwide for their accomplishments in the arts, academics and career and technical education fields.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 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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After the race, Five-time Nürburgring 24 Hours winner Timo Bernhard got emotional about Verstappen's feat and commended the driver for bringing attention to endurance racing.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a press release, the company commended the work of Söderström and Norström, who became co-Presidents of Spotify in 2023, calling this a development that solidifies the company's new leadership structure.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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TikTok users have praised Worley for saving Juni, leading to more than 1,600 comments on the TikTok video so far.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hobbs' approach, which was the result of a complex collaboration between academic experts, state leaders and local stakeholders, has been widely praised.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Despite this lengthy effort to establish Thrice’s bona fides, there remains a feeling that the band is overlooked or under-appreciated.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tazewell, Virginia The beauty of Southwest Virginia is best appreciated from a porch, as evidenced by the architectural features of and views from the Litz Mansion in Tazewell.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, when his parents moved from their country home in the 1990s, his father's prized garlic was left behind on the property.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Saint-Domingue quickly became France’s most prized overseas possession, producing more sugar, coffee, cotton, and indigo than any other colony in the world.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Is Houston finally joining hockey’s most esteemed club?—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Roundup Ten Poems by Audre Lorde The esteemed poet is author of Sister Outsider, one title on the Schomburg Black Liberation Reading List.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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