Kyoto Prize Word Search

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Illustrated Kyoto Prize scene — AI-generated artwork behind this award's word search puzzle

Kyoto Prize, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.

Words to find: KYOTO, LAUREATE, MEDALLION, CEREMONY, BANQUET, LECTURE, SYMPOSIUM, DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE, PARCHMENT, RIBBON, PLAQUE.

There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.

Kyoto Prize word list, defined

LAUREATE /ˈlɔːriɪt/ · noun
A person honored or awarded for their achievements, especially in literature or science. A poet or writer who has been awarded a prize or honor. Related: winner, prizewinner, honoree, champion.
MEDALLION /mɛˈdæliən/ · noun
A medal or coin, especially one of a series, often worn as jewelry. A decorative panel or design, especially one in a wall or ceiling. Related: medal, coin, emblem, badge.
CEREMONY /ˈsɛrɪməni/ · noun
A formal or official act or occasion, typically with a ritual or symbolic element; a public display of respect or celebration. Related: rite, ritual, ceremony, observance.
BANQUET /ˈbæŋkɪt/ · noun
A large formal dinner, typically held in honor of a special occasion or to celebrate a person's achievement. A banquet can also refer to a lavish or elaborate meal. Related: feast, dinner, reception, gala.
LECTURE /ˈlɛktʃər/ · noun, verb
A talk or discourse on a particular subject, especially one given to an audience, or to give a talk or discourse to someone. Related: talk, speech, address, sermon.
SYMPOSIUM /ˈsɪmˌpɒziəm/ · noun
A meeting or conference for discussion, especially one with a formal or academic purpose. A collection of essays or articles on a particular subject, often published as a book. Related: conference, seminar, workshop, colloquium.
DIPLOMA /ˈdɪpləmə/ · noun
A document awarded by an educational institution to a student who has successfully completed a course of study, typically at the end of a degree program. A document or certificate that serves as evidence of a person's qualifications or achievements. Related: certificate, degree, diplôme, credential.
CERTIFICATE /ˈsəːtɪfɪkət/ · noun
A document issued by an authorized person or organization as evidence of something, such as a qualification, achievement, or status. A written statement or document that serves as proof of something. Related: document, proof, credential, diploma.
PARCHMENT /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/ · noun
A material made from animal skin, often used for writing or printing, or a document written on this material. A document or record, especially an official one. Related: vellum, paper, document, record.
RIBBON /ˈrɪbən/ · noun
A long, thin, flexible piece of material, typically made of silk, satin, or cotton, used for tying or decorating something, such as a gift or a hair style. Related: band, strip, sash, tie.
PLAQUE /plæk/ · noun
A flat plate, often of metal, used for commemorative or decorative purposes, typically attached to a wall or monument. A deposit or patch of dead cells on the surface of a living tissue, such as the skin or mucous membrane. Related: tablet, medal, platter, plate.

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