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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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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
Kif Leswing, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Conference-winning St. John’s was well-represented in the Big East’s 2024-25 awards, but to many of its players, there was a notable snub.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
The team also won the NWSL Shield, awarded to the team with the best regular-season record.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In total, Tan’s compensation package has about $66 million in long-term equity awards and options in addition to salary, bonuses, and legal expenses.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Conference-winning St. John’s was well-represented in the Big East’s 2024-25 awards, but to many of its players, there was a notable snub.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Just last year, the EPA awarded the city about $50 million to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
The team also won the NWSL Shield, awarded to the team with the best regular-season record.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for award
Noun
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One ticket in Indiana won a Match 5 prize worth $1 million.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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In collaboration with media platform Versus, the Blue Creator Fund offered a prize of $26,000 to the winners and one-on-one advice from renowned designer Nicholas Davey.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bad decisions, usually a string of them, are responsible for most mountain accidents.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mark’s decision to reintegrate; Helly’s attempt to carve her own path after her outie’s violation; Dylan G’s budding relationship with his own outie’s wife; and Irving’s dawning realizations about the true nature of Burt Goodman (Christopher Walken).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Bottom Line While economic concerns persist, history suggests that staying invested—especially in Value stocks and Dividend Payers—has consistently rewarded patient investors.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But the joy of owning an XK120 is not necessarily about chasing points on the show field, rather, about chasing roads behind the wheel of a car that rewards its enthusiast owner with an unbridled driving adventure in the spirit of a bygone age.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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When the hospital called, Robertson was granted only four hours by her mother’s side before complications brought on by the virus claimed her mother’s life .—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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LaBruce is a radical who critiques radicalism and does so radically — offending the roots of social and cultural progress so that the liberal mania for revolution can no longer be taken for granted.—
Armond White,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The special accolade celebrates artists’ contributions to pop culture.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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American, German, Italian, French, and British companies competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s to outdo one another in size, speed, and luxury, culminating in legendary races to claim the Blue Riband, the accolade for the fastest Atlantic crossing.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The jury deliberated for approximately 20 minutes before handing down a guilty verdict to 29-year-old Gregory Haendiges, who was charged with battery on a child, the Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said in a March 18 news release.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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How does Jaji balance honoring traditional Afghan recipes while introducing modern techniques and diaspora influences?—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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To celebrate the reissue, Sprouse’s graffiti designs will be projected across New York City to honor the artist’s creative legacy and lasting influence.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to Gallup, globally only one in four employees strongly agree their opinions count at work.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Thomas’ favorite parts about leading tours are meeting different kinds of people and watching anyone with a negative or preconceived notion about certain parts of Chicago change their opinion over the course of a tour.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Award.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/award. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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