1
as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
Faye received the highest award in the 16 and under category for her poem
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as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
in their award the board of arbitrators declared that both writers deserved screen credit for their contributions to the final screenplay
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1
as in to reward
to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement
we will award the top three contestants in the essay competition
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as in to grant
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
custody of the boy was awarded to the grandparents
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Recent Examples of award
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Despite picking up album of the year and best country album for Cowboy Carter at the 2025 Grammys, Beyoncé has been snubbed by a country music awards program… again.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
He was awarded the National League MVP for his efforts.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
That movie is coming to theaters, and that fact may be the key to a future major awards push.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Despite picking up album of the year and best country album for Cowboy Carter at the 2025 Grammys, Beyoncé has been snubbed by a country music awards program… again.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Following Corden’s opening remarks, six Breakthrough Prizes were awarded to Hauser and other scientists.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
He was awarded the National League MVP for his efforts.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for award
Noun
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In its third edition, the 5,000-euro prize born out of the designer’s desire to support young artists will be awarded to an emerging talent on Sunday.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The first drawing under the new prize structure will be held Tuesday at 11 p.m. Have a news tips?—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Freire defended his title twice before dropping a decision to Daniel Straus in November 2015.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The Trump administration’s decision to close a regional Head Start office in Chicago this week has raised questions about how the program, which serves more than 28,000 children and low-income families in Illinois, will continue to operate in coming weeks and months.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Finally, students are socially rewarded for their participation, reinforcing ideological adherence and discouraging dissent.—
Kevin Waldman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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This creates incentive structures that inevitably reward behavior that appeals to a voter's most emotionally salient concerns.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Third, Fourth, Ninth, and Seventh Circuits require a certificate of appealability to issue so long as any circuit judge votes to grant one.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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One of Martin’s first actions was to file motions to dismiss the cases of many of the nearly 1,600 Jan. 6 defendants who were granted clemency by Trump on the day of his inauguration — among them, those charged with assaulting police officers.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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While that milestone would later be surpassed by Toy Story 3, Shrek also received other accolades, including two Academy Award nominations, including Best Animated Feature.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This week, the song earns yet another accolade, helping Rosé inch closer to a milestone no one from her part of the world has achieved before.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Turner was taken into federal custody following the verdict on Friday.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Hernandez cut his ankle monitor off and fled instead of attending closing arguments, the verdict or his sentencing on March 26, prosecutors told KPRC.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Czapek & Cie Antarctique Tourbillon Czapek is honoring its 10th anniversary with the Antarctique Tourbillon powered by the watch brand’s in-house Caliber 9 with a flying tourbillon regulator.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The unusual trajectory was chosen to honor the group’s interest in polar exploration.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Danny is preparing her staff for an imminent natural disaster in this scene, so the tone’s quite serious already, and her opinion of Grey’s seems uncharitable at best.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Award.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/award. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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