as in awards
something given in recognition of achievement
encouraging Girl Scouts to sell more cookies by offering premiums
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Recent Examples of premiums
As part of the overall budget negotiations, lawmakers agreed to delay some healthcare cuts that would have required monthly premiums for immigrants and eliminated dental care.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
This significant decline is primarily attributed to Congress's failure to extend tax credits, making health premiums less affordable.
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Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
During the war, insurance premiums also skyrocketed, with ship owners paying more than $1 million per Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) to protect against attacks.
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Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
This swift move lower is precisely why QQQ put option premiums are so elevated.
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Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
This major markdown wipes out the steep premiums on most high-tier gaming displays, allowing e-sports players and media creators to rise through the ranks with a highly fluid, ultra-clear panoramic canvas.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
This is a major driver of home insurance premiums.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
One such benefit, hospital-surgical-medical care premiums for the surviving spouse of a retired worker, or as would be Michele’s case, a worker eligible for retirement benefits at the time of his death, were negotiated into the contracts soon after Clara’s arrival in America.
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Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
This significant decline is primarily attributed to Congress's failure to extend tax credits, making health premiums less affordable.
—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
During the war, insurance premiums also skyrocketed, with ship owners paying more than $1 million per Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) to protect against attacks.
—
Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
This swift move lower is precisely why QQQ put option premiums are so elevated.
—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
This major markdown wipes out the steep premiums on most high-tier gaming displays, allowing e-sports players and media creators to rise through the ranks with a highly fluid, ultra-clear panoramic canvas.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
This is a major driver of home insurance premiums.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
One such benefit, hospital-surgical-medical care premiums for the surviving spouse of a retired worker, or as would be Michele’s case, a worker eligible for retirement benefits at the time of his death, were negotiated into the contracts soon after Clara’s arrival in America.
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Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premiums
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Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.
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On Monday, OpenAI will host its first-ever Cannes Lions event a few blocks away from the Palais where the awards are given, along the boulevard where the major tech players and ad holding companies have traditionally set up shop to show off to clients.
Noun
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No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
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Attendees could donate to be added to a raffle to win prizes like local restaurant gift cards, travel equipment or experiences like free Santa Cruz Warriors tickets.
Noun
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Despite a career filled with awards and accolades, his family says fame was never what mattered most to him.
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His past accolades include being honored by the Red Cross and Congress and being awarded the Legion of Merit.
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Having earned top honors in Stakes company in four consecutive years, Hit Show has been a warrior.
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In fact, Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger not only wore the green dot in 2025 but was eventually rewarded with Defensive Rookie of the Year honors for his efforts.
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“Premiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premiums. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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