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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
  • The killing is halfway between femicide and, as the earth drinks up her blood, ritual sacrifice.
    — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Allen's trial attorneys wanted to put an expert witness on the stand to testify the killings appeared to be a ritual sacrifice by people who worshipped Odin, the king of the gods in Norse mythology.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of sacrifice
Noun
  • Katadyn Befree Water Filter Bottle This may sound like an obvious tip, but Jackson advises even day hikers to pack a water purification system.
    — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In the Pacific, Hurricane Odalys was centered about 1,110 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula.
    — MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • Under Danish law, the hoard belongs to the state — though the finder is eligible to receive a reward.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The reward funds will be made available to anyone who provides information by March 31 that results in a successful prosecution within two years of the date it is provided.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of reward
Noun
  • His generosity is so well known, in fact, that an industry of lobbyists, lawyers and other insiders has reportedly sprung up to facilitate clemency for wealthy criminals.
    — Caren Morrison, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Those closest to Bonnie will remember her warmth, humour, generosity and extraordinary ability to bring people together.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Rays Hall of Famer Carl Crawford was a three-time winner of the award — formally called the Don Zimmer MVP award and presented by the Tampa Bay chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The award recognizes emerging talent whose first or second feature brings a distinctive voice to the Canadian film landscape.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of award
Noun
  • For many Broward educators, the compensation funded through this referendum is not a bonus or extra spending money.
    — Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • New users can enter promo code FOXNEWS to unlock a 50% first-time deposit match worth up to $1,000 in bonus funds.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • Nearly 220,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $40,000 in the drawing, the lottery said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And the film festival announced actor and producer Marc Clotet will return to become president of the jury for the 15th edition after presenting the juried Voz Dormida prize at the first edition 2012.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 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 25 Sep. 2026.

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