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to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement
the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions
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Recent Examples of rewarded
Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
You'll be rewarded with a profusion of flowers in late summer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Dallas outshot Minnesota 17-4 in the period and was finally rewarded for all of that offensive pressure.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Johnson enjoyed more ballhandling opportunities and rewarded the Storm by knocking down difficult shots from all three levels.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Those who make the journey will be rewarded with fewer crowds and clear waters.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
After last season’s breakout, LaCombe was rewarded with the most lucrative contract extension in franchise history, set to kick in this fall.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
There is so much about ourselves that we are punished for publicly acknowledging – our political and business ambitions, our desire to be rewarded for our achievements, even the existence of sexism itself.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
An entire staff of assistants doesn’t usually get rewarded like this after two years near the bottom of the standings.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Those who choose to venture beyond the hotel will be rewarded with jaw-dropping views of the volcanic island, with its famous twin peaks and lush rainforests.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
You'll be rewarded with a profusion of flowers in late summer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Dallas outshot Minnesota 17-4 in the period and was finally rewarded for all of that offensive pressure.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Johnson enjoyed more ballhandling opportunities and rewarded the Storm by knocking down difficult shots from all three levels.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Those who make the journey will be rewarded with fewer crowds and clear waters.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
After last season’s breakout, LaCombe was rewarded with the most lucrative contract extension in franchise history, set to kick in this fall.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
There is so much about ourselves that we are punished for publicly acknowledging – our political and business ambitions, our desire to be rewarded for our achievements, even the existence of sexism itself.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
An entire staff of assistants doesn’t usually get rewarded like this after two years near the bottom of the standings.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Adjective
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Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, based on characters created by Sheridan and John Linson.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to Vogue, Princess Kate helped design the blue plaid coat — a possible fashion first for her as a credited collaborator.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Maurice and Jammy Davies honored their daughter Chelsea’s wishes and donated her liver to a Connecticut man named Patrick.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The students were honored at a pep rally Friday and will be treated to a lunch field trip next week at a restaurant of their choosing.—
Sophie Bates,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.—
Pamela Kan,
Forbes,
1 Aug. 2022
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This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Dec. 2021
Verb
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Argentina earned $42 million for winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, an increase from the $38 million awarded to France for winning the 2018 tournament in Russia.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The relationship between Jia and Bi further echoes the history of the festival, which awarded Jia the same honor 15 years ago.—
Rino Lu,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hunt commended the crews involved for their teamwork.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Walker commended Polis for his emphasis on mitigation and for preventing claims or reducing their severity.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Karren is also very highly appreciated in the Premier League leadership community and was an excellent representative of our club there.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Baker offered an appreciated for Pakistan’s role in easing regional tensions and efforts to facilitate dialogue.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In his post-match press conference, Arteta praised the courage of his players to play short, even after the Emirates crowd weren’t pleased with how that first move failed.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The outlet praised a few heartier combinations, such as the Steakhouse Salad Stuffer, but argued against the value.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At a time when such qualities are more prized (and socially acceptable) than ever, the loafer remains an essential footwear category a century after its creation.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Deadline exclusively reported Crazy Rich Asians scribe Adele Lim would return to work with Disney as director of the third installment of its prized Princess Diaries franchise.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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