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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
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
But Hildebrand had already seen how loyalty could be rewarded.
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Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
23 June 2026
As growers in Montalcino navigate the implications of warmer vintages with more heat stress, the altitude play is being rewarded here too.
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Winners are rewarded with a family trip to sites like Yellowstone and Cape Canaveral, and select entries are posted on America250’s website.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
But Jordan pushed and were rewarded with their first goal in competition history in the 50th minute, as Ali Olwan cut onto his right and finished in off the post in style.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
If the kid waited, he or she would be rewarded with a treat.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Deitch returned to selling shares in the film to raise cash — including from Lindley, who gave her a $15,000 check at the wrap party — and her efforts were rewarded with a bit of luck.
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Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Iran would be rewarded for compliance, including the unfreezing of assets and the easing of sanctions.
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Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
Verb
His supporters rewarded him with a landslide victory, then held their tongues as the Conservative leader bowed to rancorous calls to resign amid the Partygate scandal after three years in office.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
But Hildebrand had already seen how loyalty could be rewarded.
—
Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
23 June 2026
As growers in Montalcino navigate the implications of warmer vintages with more heat stress, the altitude play is being rewarded here too.
—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Winners are rewarded with a family trip to sites like Yellowstone and Cape Canaveral, and select entries are posted on America250’s website.
—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
But Jordan pushed and were rewarded with their first goal in competition history in the 50th minute, as Ali Olwan cut onto his right and finished in off the post in style.
—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
If the kid waited, he or she would be rewarded with a treat.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Deitch returned to selling shares in the film to raise cash — including from Lindley, who gave her a $15,000 check at the wrap party — and her efforts were rewarded with a bit of luck.
—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Iran would be rewarded for compliance, including the unfreezing of assets and the easing of sanctions.
—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Adjective
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The band will see an increase in publishing, and as a credited songwriter, Moss will continue to receive publishing income, while the new master revenues do not involve him.
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Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, based on characters created by Sheridan and John Linson.
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With that goal — and a lot of political influence and fundraising by Chicago businessmen — the city won the vote to host the World's Columbian Exhibition in 1893, which honored the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas.
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The 1983 White Sox, who won the AL West, were honored before Saturday’s game between Chicago and Kansas City.
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.
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This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.
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In 2022, a jury awarded Depp more than $10 million in damages, while Heard won one of her counterclaims and was awarded $2 million.
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Restaurant Pearl Morissette—a 42-acre biodynamic farm with an agrarian-centric tasting menu—was just awarded its second Michelin Star, and sits at North America’s third best restaurant.
Adjective
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And truly appreciated songwriters.
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After all, your glutes can be the Hagrids or Ron Weasleys from Harry Potter of your body—often overlooked and under-appreciated.
Verb
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Donning a loud orange and curly wig, Tel commended KC for its hospitality as a host city.
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As free press advocates rail against the privacy act lawsuit, Fox News commended the stay in a statement shared with The Guardian.
Adjective
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For now, Wiggins stands as part of a remodeled Heat core along with Bam Adebayo and prized newcomer Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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The 50,000-acre property in southern Indiana is the state’s second-largest parcel of public land and offers limited but prized deer and turkey hunting and varied habitats that are regularly used by rare and even endangered species of birds, amphibians, and invertebrates.
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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