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adjective

as in credited

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verb

past tense of reward
as in honored
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
Verb
His faith in Martinez was rewarded, as the Argentinian was arguably United’s player of the season. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Investors have been rewarded handsomely over the course of his 15-year tenure, with shares rising around 2,205%, compared to the S & P 500 ‘s 560% gain. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 Folks who drafted Oppenheimer based on that pedigree a few years ago were amply rewarded. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 For example, switching to a compostable bottle may be rewarded in one state and penalized in another. — Erin Victor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 Instead, contestants compete for crowd reaction and are rewarded with attention and, in some cases, small cash prizes. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 Today, misogyny is rewarded with clicks, algorithms, headlines and endless attention. — Jodi Bondi Norgaard, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Coffee chain Starbucks has managed to recover sales for its pricey lattes as consumers rewarded improved service times and a better store environment. — Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 For much of the past two decades, investors rewarded asset-light software companies that needed little capital and generated fat margins. — Amit Joshi, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
  1. credited
  2. honored
  3. valued
  4. awarded
  5. appreciated
  6. commended
  7. prized
  8. praised
Adjective
  • The band will see an increase in publishing, and as a credited songwriter, Moss will continue to receive publishing income, while the new master revenues do not involve him.
    — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026
  • Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, based on characters created by Sheridan and John Linson.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of credited
Verb
  • The memorandum of understanding that was reached in June called for a ceasefire that has been honored in the breach.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For King, The American Legion volunteers’ clean-up efforts honored the veterans buried at the cemetery and showed him those individuals have not been forgotten.
    — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of honored
Adjective
  • As automation within organizations increases, human connection will become more valued and unique, enabling companies who use it wisely to gain a competitive advantage.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
Definition of valued
Verb
  • Unlike its serious counterpart, the Nobel Prizes, the Ig Nobel Prizes may be awarded posthumously.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Nationwide, around a third of undergraduate college students qualify, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, with the amount awarded based on factors like family size and income.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of awarded
Adjective
  • The second was social recognition, the feeling that positive behavior is noticed, appreciated and encouraged by parents, teachers, coaches or neighbors.
    — Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Cashing out a highly appreciated home can trigger a Medicare surcharge known as IRMAA, meaning a large capital gain from a home sale can push up monthly Medicare premiums up hundreds of dollars.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciated
Verb
  • The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue.
    — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Lyne commended the Chicago actor specifically for a scene partway into the movie, when Lane’s Connie is deep into her affair but Gere’s Edward only has vague suspicions.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of commended
Adjective
  • At daybreak, rancher Martín Alfonso Ibarra takes advantage of the cooler hours in northern Mexico’s desert to oversee the milking of his cows and tend to 16 prized calves.
    — Fabiola Sánchez, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • After a long day, settle in at Le Vernex, the hotel's restaurant, to enjoy regional cuisine combined with prized Swiss wines, and for those who wish to take it easy, the wellness area with a heated pool and a bio sauna is nearby.
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of prized
Verb
  • Conor Fitzpatrick, an attorney with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, which brought the lawsuit, praised the ruling.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The girls’ mother, Stephanie Soares, praised Legaspi and Feir for helping to motivate her daughters, as Naya has adjusted to using her prosthetic foot and Milayna has spent time outside of her wheelchair for the first time in her life.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of praised

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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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