PROPINE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

propine

noun

Definition of propine

Scottish

as in sacrifice

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Noun

Campbell cautioned that this doesn’t mean that the hundreds of other burials in these areas were also victims of human sacrifice.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Travis Roy Rogers plays Darrel Curtis, the eldest who has been forced to take on a parental role and is starting to resent all his unappreciated sacrifices.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of sacrifice

Noun

The staff are attentive and put in a lot of effort, ready to share tips and favourite restaurants, and really go the extra mile to make your stay pleasant and memorable.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
After Collins’ family reported her missing, police followed a tip to the Pham’s unit, nestled behind NoDa’s main strip, and found Collins wrapped in duct tape and stuffed into a mattress.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of tip

Noun

The agency is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the responsible parties.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026
His reward — and part of the backlash, on top of death threats — was being physically assaulted outside the Capitol in Sacramento and spattered with blood thrown from the gallery.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of reward

Noun

Jewel-bright macarons and sweets set a tone of abundant generosity at check-in.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The Sun in your 8th House opposes Saturn in your 2nd, highlighting the difference between generosity and taking on more than feels sustainable.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of generosity

Noun

Films by women directors have historically won few opportunities at the awards, making the haul a landmark for feminist filmmaking in the country.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Last season, in the Rams’ first four games, Stafford passed for eight touchdowns, with two interceptions, en route to a 3-1 start and what eventually became his run to a first MVP award.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of award

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Even just putting a portion of your tax refund or annual bonus into your emergency fund can give it a good boost.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
But on an otherwise good night, Gardner committed two avoidable fouls in the fourth quarter; Heat TV analyst John Crotty said the second, which put Minnesota in the bonus, was completely unnecessary.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of bonus

Noun

This year's prizes began with the Nobel for medicine, awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Among the prize’s most famous laureates is Marie Curie, who was the first woman to receive the award and the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

At Trâmette, Quang decided to test out the gratuity payment option — but only for guests with whom the staff may have struck a particularly good rapport.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
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

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