prize
Usage
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A dictator who built himself a trophy six times bigger than the actual prize.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
That is the real prize, and it evaporates the instant one man tries to seize it all.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The reaction that powers the sun has long been considered the ultimate clean-energy prize.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The benefit for the stars themselves varies, but whether the result is more prize money, more followers, more brand deals or, yes, more reality TV offers, the opportunities can be plentiful.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
During the summer of 1961 a sixteen-game match between the two players was negotiated and a prize fund of $8,000 was promised, with $1,000 awarded to each player in advance.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
![]()