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Awards

Verb / ʌˈwɔ:rdz / Another word for awards — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A prize or recognition given to someone for their achievements or contributions.

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Common collocations

  • award ceremony
  • award winning
  • award season
  • award nominations
  • award show
  • award recipient
  • award categories
  • prestigious award

Word family

noun award
verb award
adjective awardable

Usage note

The word 'awards' can refer to the prizes themselves or the act of giving them. It is often used in the context of recognition for achievement.

Example sentences

  1. The actor was nominated for an award for his role in the movie.
  2. The singer won many awards for her beautiful voice.
  3. The scientist received an award for his groundbreaking research.
  4. The athlete was given an award for his outstanding performance in the championship.
  5. The company won an award for their innovative product design.

Quotes

  • The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it. - John Ruskin
  • The only true reward for doing good work is the opportunity to do more. - Jonas Salk
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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