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Noun: consolation prize
  1. An award given to persons or groups of people who do not win an event but are worthy of recognition, especially in a game show
    "Although he didn't win first place, he received a consolation prize for his efforts"

Derived forms: consolation prizes

Type of: award, prize

Encyclopedia: Consolation prize