awards 1 of 2

noun

Definition of awardsnext
plural of award
1
as in prizes
something given in recognition of achievement Faye received the highest award in the 16 and under category for her poem

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2
as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration in their award the board of arbitrators declared that both writers deserved screen credit for their contributions to the final screenplay

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awards

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of award
1
as in rewards
to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement we will award the top three contestants in the essay competition

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2
as in grants
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly custody of the boy was awarded to the grandparents

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awards
  1. prizes
  2. decisions
  3. grants
  4. accolades
  5. verdicts
  6. opinions
  7. trophies
  8. conclusions
Noun
  • For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.
    Lorenzino Estrada, Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.
    Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • Finally, this is the sort of data analysis that is needed before making policy decisions that impose new regulations on housing.
    Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Remember that actions follow choices/decisions based on a strategy/framework/approach/guiding principles (how) to deliver a mission/objective/goal (what) in order to achieve a purpose/intent (why).
    George Bradt, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of decisions
Verb
  • The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, which grants security clearance from millions of American workers, is using AI to speed up its work.
    Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Permanent residence grants security, as it is not tied to a specific job or permit type.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of grants
Noun
  • His work has garnered him notable accolades, including being a fellow at the Sundance Native Shorts Lab and the inaugural IllumiNative + Netflix Indigenous Producers Program.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The company’s emphasis on research and development has led to several patents and accolades, showcasing its role as a trailblazer in the robotics sector.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • What Happens Next The court will now prepare to deliver its verdicts.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of verdicts
Noun
  • Share updates about your music, or even ask your audience for their opinions—fans love being part of their favorite artists' creative processes.
    Justin Grome, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Foster diverse perspectives by embracing opinions, as groundbreaking concepts frequently stem from individuals who dare to question wisdom.
    Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of opinions
Noun
  • Before the trophies are handed out, however, the Palm Springs red carpet will deliver some fashion heat.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
  • All three of those trophies sit in the Bleymaier Football Center at Albertsons Stadium.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of trophies
Noun
  • The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of conclusions
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