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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
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
He was rewarded for his labor with a handshake, good-luck wishes and a severance package.
—Mark Davis, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
He's played all four seasons — and started all but one of his 147 games — with the Huskies and has now been rewarded with yet another Sweet 16.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Wembanyama rewarded Bryant on the ensuing play with an alley-oop pass off a pick-and-roll that the Spurs rookie turned into a layup three minutes into the second quarter.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Our lawmakers who passed this act have their rewards, and doubtless many of them got rewarded with votes in the last election because of it.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Together, prosecutors say, these figures sustained a system in which loyalty was rewarded with access to illicit profits, reinforcing a cycle that allowed the network to endure for years.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Manchester United midfielder Mainoo has been rewarded for a return to the first-team picture at Old Trafford under Michael Carrick and a return to form, while Hall has impressed for Newcastle United following an injury lay-off.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
As of now, and maybe not until 2029 at the earliest, Maher will not be joining the list of recipients, which also has rewarded Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Lorne Michaels, Carol Burnett and David Letterman.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Medical dramas that tap into this high-stress environment frequently get rewarded with statuettes, eyeballs, and endless season renewals, and anyone entering the world of writer-director Petra Volpe’s Late Shift will immediately feel right at home.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
He was rewarded for his labor with a handshake, good-luck wishes and a severance package.
—Mark Davis, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
He's played all four seasons — and started all but one of his 147 games — with the Huskies and has now been rewarded with yet another Sweet 16.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Wembanyama rewarded Bryant on the ensuing play with an alley-oop pass off a pick-and-roll that the Spurs rookie turned into a layup three minutes into the second quarter.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Our lawmakers who passed this act have their rewards, and doubtless many of them got rewarded with votes in the last election because of it.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Together, prosecutors say, these figures sustained a system in which loyalty was rewarded with access to illicit profits, reinforcing a cycle that allowed the network to endure for years.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Manchester United midfielder Mainoo has been rewarded for a return to the first-team picture at Old Trafford under Michael Carrick and a return to form, while Hall has impressed for Newcastle United following an injury lay-off.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
As of now, and maybe not until 2029 at the earliest, Maher will not be joining the list of recipients, which also has rewarded Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Lorne Michaels, Carol Burnett and David Letterman.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Adjective
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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
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The plaques, which were more than 100 years old, honored many people including ministers from the early 1800s and American Revolutionary soldiers.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Dodgers relievers honored Vesia and his family during the World Series by writing his number on their caps.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 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
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The shots were awarded after a flagrant-one foul call on the Jayhawks, so the Aztecs got the ball right after that.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the $6 million in damages a jury in Los Angeles awarded to the 20-year-old plaintiff — which the companies vowed to appeal — will barely register on their balance sheets, the impact of the verdict will likely be more damaging and harder to quantify.—
Kurt Wagner,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kirsch is to be commended for making a leap that few ever do.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Several board members commended the speakers and noted that the students were eloquent in their speeches.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their professionalism and dedication is deeply appreciated.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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So pressure against Hezbollah was growing internally and externally, and the government did things that were not well enough appreciated.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tehran praised its attack as a show of strength, even as Israel's military asserts that Iranian missile launches have decreased since the war began.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The shows were widely praised for their cinematic scale, live instrumentation, and the palpable sense of reverence from fans who had grown alongside the music.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The plaque that Drake Baldwin received for being voted the National League Rookie of the Year was not the only prized hardware that the Braves catcher accepted this past offseason.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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With many of these debut collections available, the season’s standout pieces are making their way into carts—from prized accessories (new Bottega bags and Balenciaga shoes) to chic ready-to-wear (think statement dresses from Proenza Schouler and Celine jeans).—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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