AWARDS Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

awards 1 of 2

noun

plural of award

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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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

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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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 awards

Noun

The jury will also bestow the best actor and actress awards, and may also award a screenplay award or an artistic achievement award. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 The distributor will also submit Pullman for Best Supporting Actor, Metcalf for Best Supporting Actress and Lie for Best Actor in awards-season races. — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 The annual awards ceremony was hosted by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security to recognize individuals who are creating a more peaceful and secure world. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Her awards include a Life Achievement Award from the Griffin Museum of Photography. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 For the past two years, the podcast has also televised their spoof awards show, The Las Culturistas Culture Awards. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 Fall is when studios love to drop some of their juiciest awards-season contenders. — David Faris, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026 Featured in Architectural Record, the masterwork has garnered a trio of awards from the American Institute of Architects. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 The fight has already appeared to affect the CAC’s ability to operate just as awards season kicks into high gear. — Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Verb

Chanel x Tribeca Through Her Lens winner, which awards one team full financing to produce a short film. — Karla Cote, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 The project awards five scholarships, each lasting three years — the entire duration of the training program — to five students enrolled in the directing, acting, screenwriting, editing and production design courses. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 The festival also awards a People's Choice Award for international films. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 The university’s scholarships office already awards nearly $4 million in institutional scholarships each year. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Ellen is also thankful for those who have supported Doug’s pride and joy, the Chris Mello Scholarship Fund, which awards money to distinguished students on each side of the Rye-Harrison football rivalry. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Stoking the flames, Wagmeister asked the AI if the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which awards the Oscars every year, should recognize other AI actors. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026 The bills mainly affect CSU, which awards far more bachelor’s degrees than UC and a smaller share of master’s and doctoral degrees. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Even if the court awards smaller damages, the states also seek an order to change how Meta’s platforms operate. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for awards

Noun

The whole affair had a playfully casual mood, with Edwards casually eating his dinner while presenting the prizes and gleefully razzing the winners during their acceptance speeches.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
More than 120,000 other SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from $1 to $1,613, the lottery said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of prizes

Noun

Called Motor Decide, the tool is designed to help industries evaluate electric motor technologies and make informed decisions under uncertain market conditions.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
The measure works largely by imposing deadlines on state agencies and courts to issue decisions quickly.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of decisions

Verb

There is a set of incentives running through the AI industry right now that rewards the maximum possible personal drama with the maximum possible public attention.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Citing 2026 laureate Navi Pillay—known for charging Israel with genocide and dismissing free speech—Schatz warns the award now rewards ideological insider posturing rather than genuine efforts to achieve international peace.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of rewards

Verb

Section 217 of the City Charter grants the controller and other city officers the power to order individuals to produce documents and to attend hearings, with subpoenas issued via the City Clerk’s office.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The preliminary injunction remains while the appeal is pending, unless the Appellate Division grants a stay that would pause or freeze the order.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of grants

Noun

The first Chinese singer to appear on IFPI’s annual Global Digital Singles Chart, and the recipient of numerous accolades including Billboard’s Women in Music Global Force Award, Tia has steadily strengthened her international presence.

— Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of accolades

Noun

Kang also points to the pairing of family drama with a mystery that keeps forcing audiences to rethink both the characters and their own verdicts.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The verdicts followed a month-long trial that included testimony about one victim pleading for his life before the killings.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of verdicts

Verb

Inaugurated in 2014 by the Noguchi Museum in New York, the annual prize honors individuals who share Noguchi’s innovative spirit and commitment to creativity.

— News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026
Kamran Pasha has devised a truly unique take that honors the source material while expanding it in an enthralling, unexpected way.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

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