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as in prizes
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 decisions
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 rewards
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 grants
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 Synonyms for awards
Noun
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For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In the Dolphins’ case, those player procurement decisions fall on the feet of general manager Chris Grier and (on the offensive side), Mike McDaniel.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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Or make good decisions with the puck.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Tar Heels will sweat out their Selection Sunday fate to see if the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee — ironically chaired by UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham — grants Davis’ team one of its final at-large berths.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Employees must be given 60 days' notice of their end date, unless OPM grants a waiver to shorten that period to 30 days.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Andre's achievements have earned him numerous accolades in his field.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Rebels featured the best defensive line south of Columbus, Ohio, and several players received high accolades.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next The court will now prepare to deliver its verdicts.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2025
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Two local politicians wrote to the state board voicing their opinions against the project.—
Bridget Read,
Curbed,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Before the trophies are handed out, however, the Palm Springs red carpet will deliver some fashion heat.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2025
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All three of those trophies sit in the Bleymaier Football Center at Albertsons Stadium.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Awards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awards. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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