Synonyms of entitlement

entitlement

noun

in-ˈtī-tᵊl-mənt 

as in subsidy

a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action

entitlements to local school districts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subsidy
• grant
• allotment
• appropriation
• allocation
• assistance
• allowance
• annuity
• fund
• subvention
• endowment
• aid
• benefit
• relief
• block grant
• legacy
• state aid
• set-aside
• grant-in-aid
• trust fund
• stipend
• foreign aid
• advance
• bequest
• trust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entitlement

The entitlement programs making up much of the budget were designed under 20th-century demographic expectations that no longer hold true. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026

Given the relatively junior legal priority of much of Arizona’s share of the river, a cut of such a size could eliminate nearly 75% of the state’s entitlement, Buschatzke said. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2026

However, Leo’s shadow can show up as a mix of defensiveness, entitlement or an excessive attachment to validation. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

After months of negotiation, Gaudenzi and the other stakeholders worked out a penalty system for players who skipped tournaments, which would dock a percentage of bonus-pool entitlement per event. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 July 2026