as in encouragements
something that arouses action or activity
the handsome reward for the missing dog was an incentive for me to start looking
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Recent Examples of incentives
The incentives operate on a rolling basis to accommodate the industry’s unpredictable timelines.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
In September, the Greek government announced new tax incentives designed to address the birth rate decline.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Though government incentives have seen many old-school properties across Italy converted into high-end stays, most historic residences remain in private hands, including a derelict villa in Puglia transformed into a chic home, a 17th-century apartment in Tuscany, and an 18th-century home in Sicily.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
While Japan has bolstered its production incentives ecosystem, infrastructure remains a key challenge in the country, Shogun producer Eriko Miyagawa highlighted at an MPA seminar at the Tokyo International Film Festival today.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
In return, developers enjoy a streamlined approval process and tax incentives.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Khun said, trade incentives or penalties should be tied to actual progress.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Contract incentives are tied to players receiving honors like NBA MVP and All-NBA First-Team selection.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
This has raised questions about whether the huge tax incentives and infrastructure investments these sites demand from state and municipal governments (such as power stations, transmission lines, water supply upgrades, and roads) will pay off for local communities.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
In September, the Greek government announced new tax incentives designed to address the birth rate decline.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Though government incentives have seen many old-school properties across Italy converted into high-end stays, most historic residences remain in private hands, including a derelict villa in Puglia transformed into a chic home, a 17th-century apartment in Tuscany, and an 18th-century home in Sicily.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
While Japan has bolstered its production incentives ecosystem, infrastructure remains a key challenge in the country, Shogun producer Eriko Miyagawa highlighted at an MPA seminar at the Tokyo International Film Festival today.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
In return, developers enjoy a streamlined approval process and tax incentives.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Khun said, trade incentives or penalties should be tied to actual progress.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Contract incentives are tied to players receiving honors like NBA MVP and All-NBA First-Team selection.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
This has raised questions about whether the huge tax incentives and infrastructure investments these sites demand from state and municipal governments (such as power stations, transmission lines, water supply upgrades, and roads) will pay off for local communities.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incentives
Noun
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ward and Curlee also started the app Counterbalance, which provides daily encouragements, recipes, community and more.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In many ways, Trusty is reprising a similar role now in defending Rozier, calling into question the motivations of prosecutors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In this case, Byman and McCabe were interested in focusing on cases that, in their view, could be attributed to right-wing or left-wing motivations.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Incentives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incentives. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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