awards

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prize or reward n.
give prize or reward v.

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

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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

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keep refuse take withhold

STRONG

disagree

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awards

As of the end of this July, the agency said it has exceeded both the number of awards issued and funding promised, compared with the same point last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

The talk show raked in Daytime Emmy awards, and the host’s sway with the audience was undeniable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

"Recent 'independent' awards clearly demonstrate a significant disparity of what is accepted as independent for one sector, but not for another," he added.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

“I got sober because of this guy,” he said during a 2020 acceptance speech at the National Board of Review’s annual awards gala.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

I never win awards, except the ones they give out for perfect attendance.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein