Synonyms of rewards

rewards 1 of 2

noun

plural of reward

as in bounties

something offered or given in return for a service performed

there was a reward of $50 for the return of the missing cat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bounties
• bonuses
• prices
• premiums
• prizes
• trophies
• awards
• wages
• tips
• plumes
• decorations
• bonanzas
• treasure troves
• distinctions
• deserts
• jackpots
• honors
• gratuities
• lagniappes

rewards

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of reward

as in honors

to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement

the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honors
• awards
• commends
• praises
• hails
• remembers
• compensates
• cites
• pays
• compliments
• decorates
• repays
• reimburses
• applauds
• salutes
• recompenses
• acclaims
• requites

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rewards

Noun

Capital One is also offering big cash rewards to new savings account customers and limited-time cash back bonuses on several credit cards. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 20 July 2026

The risks and rewards depend, as with any developmental setting, on the child, the content and what online time might be crowding out. — Gabriel E. Hales, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Financial professionals need to know every possible tool available to help these customers, while understanding the risks and rewards. — David Chavern, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The government is still offering rewards of up to $10 million for information on BlackCat administrators and affiliates. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Verb

If financing rewards announcements, the industry will produce announcements. — Yariv Cohen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

In an era that rewards instantaneity over pauses, the globe watched and waited together. — Aparna Venkatesan, Space.com, 20 July 2026

Helado Tropical rewards those willing to sway in its intangible breeziness. — E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Petco is giving rewards members free scoops of dog-friendly ice cream on National Ice Cream Day — Sunday, July 19 — at participating locations. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Earn rewards faster with employee cards at no additional cost. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 July 2026

New York may be chaotic and overstimulating by nature, but the city rewards intention. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Hiking itself is accessible to most people and doesn’t require much equipment, but the ultimate version of the sport rewards real preparation. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

For those interested in getting—then staying—outside, tack on a trek up Mount Beacon, which rewards hikers with some of the area’s best views. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026