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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
  • That is why strengthening survivor support should be part of how the nation honors their immeasurable sacrifices.
    — Cristina Johnson, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Kaepernick’s contribution to the fight for equality certainly involved sacrifice.
    — Mike Jones, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sacrifice
Noun
  • Insider tip Ask for a room facing Piazza dei Cinquecento—that side of the hotel has views over the Servian Wall.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • When we were done, the mother handed me a tip and smiled apologetically before getting into her car.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • The cases of Tesla and Solyndra highlight how, by not recognizing its role as a public venture capitalist, the state often ends up socializing risks while privatizing rewards.
    — Mariana Mazzucato, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Tips can be made anonymously and qualify for a cash reward, according to officials.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of reward
Noun
  • New Yorkers put their generosity and sense of community on display, helping fuel a long and difficult climb not just to rebuild, but to reckon with what had happened.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • It has been accumulated over generations through millions of acts of service and generosity.
    — Brian Peckrill, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • The All-America receivers entered Week 1 with the shortest BetMGM odds (+1500) among non-quarterbacks to win college football’s most prestigious individual award.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The glamorous resort is set along the beach with two oceanfront pools, a private beach, and an award-winning spa.
    — Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of award
Noun
  • Also, join the Huddle House Rewards program and get 25 bonus points for signing up.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Now the preferences are changing, as the AI boom makes those working in the chip sector — flush with hefty bonuses — the new gems of the dating pool.
    — Justina Lee,Lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • More than 80,000 people, according to NBC, applied to compete for a prize fund worth up to $250,000.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Laleh Marzban, who won Best Actress in Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti sidebar, has become the subject of a harsh smear campaign by Islamic Republic state media over comments in her acceptance speech dedicating the prize to the women of Iran.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • As more and more quick service businesses like coffee, ice cream, sandwich shops and more are soliciting gratuity with rising prices from inflation, experts say consumer frustration is growing.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Mainstream cruise lines automatically add gratuities to guests’ onboard accounts, but guests can adjust them before disembarkation.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of gratuity
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“Propine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propine. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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