Prizewinner
What it means
A person, animal, or work that has received a prize for distinction.
Reach for it when identifying an entrant formally recognized as a winner
The young prizewinner thanked the technicians who helped build her telescope.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
Suits the victor in a sport or competitive series
Careful Champion suggests defeating rivals and rarely describes a winning book or design.
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everyday
Fits when success in any contest or selection is enough
Careful Winner does not say whether the recognition involved a prize.
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warm
top honoree
Fits when accessible event language should emphasize highest recognition
Careful Top honoree is a phrase rather than an established role and needs a clear ranking.
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professional
awardee
Fits when an institution formally names the recipient of an award
Careful Awardee sounds administrative and may include grants that are not prizes.
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professional
Fits if the honor specifically takes the form of a medal
Careful Medalist is inaccurate when the prize is money, a trophy, or a title.
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formal
Suits the recipient of a prestigious academic, artistic, or civic honor
Careful Laureate is elevated and inappropriate for many ordinary competitions.
Opposites 3
- runner-up
- nonwinner
- loser
Common phrases 3
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young prizewinner
The young prizewinner opened the exhibition with a short reading.
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former prizewinner
A former prizewinner returned to mentor this year's finalists.
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competition prizewinner
Each competition prizewinner received studio time and materials.
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