Synonyms of incentives

incentives

noun

plural of incentive

as in encouragements

something that arouses action or activity

the handsome reward for the missing dog was an incentive for me to start looking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encouragements
• impetuses
• motivations
• stimuli
• inducements
• catalysts
• reasons
• impulses
• stimulants
• spurs
• momenta
• yeasts
• provocations
• fuels
• boosts
• shots in the arm
• incitements
• considerations
• goads
• invitations
• causes
• instigations
• motives
• incitations
• antecedents
• grounds
• sparks
• occasions
• catalyzers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disincentives
• counterincentives

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incentives

However, domestic flights remain limited, expensive and unpredictable, while ferry services are irregular and the maritime sector struggles with aging fleets and weak incentives to improve. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

As far as the actual economic incentives, the cost of living is much lower over there. — Matt Minton, Variety, 31 July 2026

Policies that weaken incentives to invest in biomedical research ultimately put future breakthroughs and future patients at risk. — Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

The company considered workforce availability, infrastructure readiness, expansion capacity, partnerships, incentives, and access to aerospace and advanced manufacturing talent. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

If Eklin was willing to relocate to the Mountain State, the program would give her cash and other incentives to build a life there. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 24 July 2026

Firms lower prices, offer promotions, and other incentives to attract customers and increase unit sales. — Srikanth Jagabathula, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Flowers currently plays for MLS side FC Dallas, who will receive an initial $3 million fee for Flowers with incentives that could reach $10 million depending on performance. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 24 July 2026