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awards

NOUN

prize or reward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accolade citation decision donation endowment gift gold grant honor presentation scholarship trophy verdict

STRONG

adjudication allotment bestowal conferment conferral decoration decree distinction order

WEAK

feather in cap gold star

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forfeit loss

VERB

give prize or reward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allocate allot assign bestow confer distribute donate grant hand out present reward

STRONG

accord adjudge apportion concede decree endow gift render

WEAK

dish out fork out shell out sweeten the kitty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

keep refuse take withhold

STRONG

disagree

Example Sentences

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His work has won awards from organizations including the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, the National Association of Real Estate Editors and the National Press Club.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

What do you remember about your first experience at a major awards show?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Rossi's six goals earned him the tournament Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards, as well as the World Player of the Year prize.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That retail shareholder base has consistently voted with Musk, often against proxy advisors’ recommendations—especially on issues related to Musk’s pay awards, which have historically included large amounts of incentive-laden stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Dr. Cohen says some stuff about what a great class we are, but I can’t process any of his words until he says it’s time for the awards.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison