propine

noun

Definition of propinenext
Scottish
as in sacrifice

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propine
  1. sacrifice
  2. tip
  3. reward
  4. generosity
  5. award
  6. bonus
  7. prize
  8. gratuity
Noun
  • For Arsenal, the mission to create their best possible squad for depth and quality requires some upgrades in certain areas, and Berta won’t mind being ruthless if a sacrifice here leads to a new crowning there.
    — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The most common ritual practice is the giving of offerings to deities, although—in contrast to the ancient druids—the sacrifice of animals (or humans) is not practiced in modern Druidry.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacrifice
Noun
  • At the very southern tip of the region is Big Bend National Park, which shares 118 miles of border with Mexico and is spread across 801,163 acres in Texas.
    — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Insider tip Have lunch in the Navy Yard area and thank me later.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • Iraola’s arrival from Bournemouth marks the return to the high-risk and high-reward football Anfield was craving last season.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For credit cards, these included rewards rates and value, card eligibility and annual fees.
    — CNBC Select, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of reward
Noun
  • The article cautions against outsourcing relationship building to AI, noting that authentic connections require time, vulnerability, and generosity, offering no immediate gratification.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Her strength, warmth, generosity, and unmistakable personality left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
    — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Unfortunately for American enthusiasts, this award-winning £59 expression was a UK-exclusive release for the annual Campbeltown Malts Festival.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Attendees willenjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, and independent booksellers.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of award
Noun
  • There are four bedrooms, a bonus room, and a laundry area on the second floor.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That said, while taking a wage cut to join Liverpool sounds like a bonus, Araujo is still going to cost a considerable amount of money.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • Players have been discarded, standards raised and difficult calls made in pursuit of a team capable of winning the biggest prizes.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • No one won the Powerball jackpot or the $2 million Match 5 + Power Play prize, but one lucky person in Florida won the $1 million Match 5 prize.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • This includes all hotels, a seat on the private jet, ground transportation, all meals and beverages, all sightseeing activities and local guides, all gratuities, and luggage handling.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, given that the Supreme Court’s determination that bribe and gratuity have different definitions under the law, that ruling should, in turn, dismiss the interfering with the IRS charge.
    — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of gratuity
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“Propine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propine. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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