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superlative award

superlative award

5.0
The highest prize given in a field or competition
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːpərˌleɪtɪv əˈwɔrd/
translation icon : premio superlativo
  • Winning the superlative award was the highlight of her career.

Examples

  • She received a superlative award for her outstanding contributions.

  • He cherished his superlative award as a testament to his dedication.

  • The film earned the superlative award at the international festival.

  • The superlative awards ceremony will be held next month.

  • The film earned the superlative award at the international festival.

  • Winning the superlative award was the highlight of her career.

  • He cherished his superlative award as a testament to his dedication.

Synonyms

first place
vssuperlative award
343 2.1

The top position in a competition or race

is about highest prestige across a field not only event ranking
gold medal
vssuperlative award
114 1.1

A medal made of gold that a winner gets in competitions, often in sports

is the highest honor across a field rather than just a physical token
first prize
vssuperlative award
32 1.0

The top award given to the winner in a competition

is the single most prestigious honor across a field rather than a contest win
prize
vssuperlative award
5 3.7

Of very high quality and often the best in a contest

is the single most prestigious honor in a field not a general quality label

Antonyms

honorable mention
  • US
6 3.8

A special recognition for a good entry that did not win the main prize

How Prestigious

superlative award
5.0
award
∞ 1.0
certificate
307 2.7

Surface Forms

superlative award singular
superlative awards plural

Morphology

superlative + award

The meaning 'the highest or most prestigious award' is directly and compositionally derived from 'superlative' (highest/pinnacle) + 'award' (honor/prize); a learner who knows both words can readily infer this interpretation. This follows a common attributive noun pattern (adjective/noun or noun used attributively + noun) that is cross-linguistically transparent, so the expression is predictable for learners.

Etymology

The noun superlative award paints a simple picture: superlative means 'the highest' and award is a prize, so the phrase names a prize above all others. That's why it means 'the highest or most prestigious award'.