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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
Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
In some cases, like in sports media, anti-White bigotry was often rewarded.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Collaboration sticks when it’s operationalized, measured and rewarded.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The head coaching position has fired Mike Brown, rewarded him, humbled him and brought him back to the NBA Finals.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Trashie is a recycling company that urges consumers to get rewarded for getting rid of their old stuff — everything from electronics to shoes.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
And the front office has had its faith rewarded for choosing to preserve that group, rather than splinter it for cheaper options.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
There’s a similar mismatch happening with fourth lines in the series, too, with Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour entrusting William Carrier, Mark Jankowski and Eric Robinson with key minutes and being rewarded with three key goals already in this series.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Bethany rewarded her with an ice pop.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
Over-apologizing often stems from social conditioning around agreeableness, humility and conflict avoidance — traits women are still rewarded for socially, even when they’re penalized professionally.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
In some cases, like in sports media, anti-White bigotry was often rewarded.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Collaboration sticks when it’s operationalized, measured and rewarded.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The head coaching position has fired Mike Brown, rewarded him, humbled him and brought him back to the NBA Finals.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Trashie is a recycling company that urges consumers to get rewarded for getting rid of their old stuff — everything from electronics to shoes.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
And the front office has had its faith rewarded for choosing to preserve that group, rather than splinter it for cheaper options.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
There’s a similar mismatch happening with fourth lines in the series, too, with Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour entrusting William Carrier, Mark Jankowski and Eric Robinson with key minutes and being rewarded with three key goals already in this series.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Bethany rewarded her with an ice pop.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 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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Bulochnikov-Paul, who serves as executive vp of communications at Disney Entertainment Television, was honored with the Medal of Hope at the event, in recognition of her battle with multiple sclerosis.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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For 35 years, Deerfield Beach and BSO honored their contracts.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 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
Verb
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Hermeus's Quarterhorse aircraft is still pushing the supersonic flight envelope, but the US Department of Defense is already so keen on the concept that it's awarded the company US$159 million to explore the military applications of the technology.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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During the same meeting, commissioners also approved two additional purchases tied to the department’s counter-unmanned aircraft systems program, as part of a separate federal grant awarded a few months ago.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In a statement, the Sheriff’s Office commended the two bystanders, saying their actions stopped the attack and likely prevented additional injuries.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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Israel's public security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who oversees the police, also commended the work of the security forces that apprehended him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Zaire Franklin wasn’t playing and didn’t feel appreciated.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Being fully present is one of the easiest ways to make others feel valued, and your host feel appreciated.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The grappa is poured, and praised.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The activist Charlie Kirk praised him onstage.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Such restrictions could undercut efforts by Chinese AI firms to retain prized engineers, Bloomberg noted, especially with a domestic talent war underway.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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Inside, find prized artifacts like an official portrait of Napoleon and a handwritten thank-you note from Queen Elizabeth II.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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