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

The biggest and best development to come from that 2022 deadline purge was Verbeek’s willingess to plunge them into the depths of the NHL standings for the chance at huge future rewards. —Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026

The College Football Playoff was supposed to provide some certainty in a sport that, for too long, based its rewards on unreliable polls. —Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026

Part of the reason is that layoffs are now much more commonplace compared to 50 years ago, while several tangible rewards for being loyal have become rarer—such as company pension plans, which in recent decades have been almost entirely replaced by 401(k)s. —Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 May 2026

In a digital world saturated with content and commoditized rewards, scarcity still matters. —Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026

Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority. —Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026

That uncertainty is precisely why the risks and rewards should remain private. —Will Swaim, Oc Register, 13 May 2026

Early adopters of in-store AI technology are seeing the rewards on the balance sheet, reporting 79 percent higher store sales growth compared to those who have delayed investment. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 May 2026

Historically, interest in the form of rewards has been a key incentive for users to hold stablecoins. —Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 8 May 2026

Verb

In a beer world that often rewards bold flavors, Wondrous is different because of its precision. —Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026

Both rewards for information leading to Overby's location, recovery and return remain unclaimed. —Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 15 May 2026

The chain is rolling out a new Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza for a limited time starting Thursday, May 21, and giving early access to rewards members on May 19 and 20 via the Taco Bell app. —Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

Kerr got into the points-and-miles world by creating a viral Facebook group about credit card rewards before eventually joining The Points Guy. —Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 May 2026

Sonoma County and Boise are on the list of destinations for which Alaska allows passengers enrolled in the airline’s rewards program to check a case of wine for free. —Kevin Fixler may 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026

The trend rewards consistency over expertise — and a calendar that looks fuller off-screen than on it. —Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026

Northrop Grumman developed the aircraft under a cost-type contract structure that rewards schedule discipline and cost control. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026