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awardee

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[uh-wawr-dee, uh-wawr-dee] / ə wɔrˈdi, əˈwɔr di /

noun

  1. the recipient of an award.

Etymology

Origin of awardee

award + -ee

Example Sentences

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York was named as a potential contract awardee in mid-December.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The space-based-communications company has been selected as a prime contract awardee for the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

"Products with double bonds -- called alkenes -- can be extremely useful. However, sometimes a single bond instead of a double bond is desired," continues the multiple ERC awardee.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2024

Swanson, 35, was a 13-year veteran and a Medal of Valor awardee.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2023

This Arjuna awardee was just an ordinary person who performed extraordinarily.

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