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

Some cards offer the same cash-back rate on every purchase, while others offer higher rewards in specific spending categories that may rotate throughout the year. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Now, as miner block rewards diminish, Bitcoin must prove its utility in fostering economic activity. — Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Meanwhile, the film’s scrappy, tactile visual rewards are sometimes let down by a muddy sound mix. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 July 2026

However, not everyone feels it, said Wes Schroll, founder and chief executive officer of Fetch, which runs an app where consumers can get rewards for uploading receipts and that data is anonymized for brands’ market research. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

To save money, drivers can use rewards programs, compare local prices with apps and perform regular car maintenance. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 24 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

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