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
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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
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Recent Examples of rewards
Itay Hod, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Our expert take The Citi Double Cash® Card is one of the best no-annual-fee cash-back cards thanks to its straightforward rewards structure.
—Layla Melendez, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
The rewards seem to outweigh the risks, but no one is entirely sure.
—Sumeet Vaidya, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Katherine Fan is a travel journalist covering points and miles, loyalty programs, and credit card rewards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The night included an array of visuals, rewards and interactive opportunities, thanks to the Candy Crush takeover.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
The king also handed rewards and titles on this day.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Just as Lendeborg finally saw the rewards for all of the effort his mother poured into him, Raposo was diagnosed with cancer.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
To celebrate its grand opening, the new Citrus Heights store will give away rewards to its customers.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Canada also offers an international co-production financing model that allows local animation studios to share with foreign partners the risk and rewards on content with global appeal, with each bringing soft money to the table.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
This grocery store rewards loyal customers with discounts and points that can be redeemed for free merchandise.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Uber’s gas program has additional rewards at Exxon and Mobile gas stations and with Shell and Upside fuel rewards programs.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Already wincing from the high cost of living, some are going out of their way to spend less at the pump, cooling their jets in long gas lines at Costco and Sam’s Club, downloading the GasBuddy mobile app to scout for the cheapest gas and tapping fuel rewards programs.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
In a crowded field, our current system rewards whoever can lock down a narrow slice of the electorate, not whoever can build a majority coalition.
—Patrick Hanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The result, Baer said, is a political landscape that rewards simplicity over nuance.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Critics say the policy rewards Venezuela’s government while workers earn roughly $160 monthly and inflation soars past 475%.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
For those who stuck with it, the rewards could be personal.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Our expert take The Citi Double Cash® Card is one of the best no-annual-fee cash-back cards thanks to its straightforward rewards structure.
—Layla Melendez, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
The rewards seem to outweigh the risks, but no one is entirely sure.
—Sumeet Vaidya, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Katherine Fan is a travel journalist covering points and miles, loyalty programs, and credit card rewards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The night included an array of visuals, rewards and interactive opportunities, thanks to the Candy Crush takeover.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
The king also handed rewards and titles on this day.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Just as Lendeborg finally saw the rewards for all of the effort his mother poured into him, Raposo was diagnosed with cancer.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
To celebrate its grand opening, the new Citrus Heights store will give away rewards to its customers.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Venus graces your sign until April 24, wrapping you in an energy that rewards indulgence, self-appreciation, and sensory pleasure.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Canada also offers an international co-production financing model that allows local animation studios to share with foreign partners the risk and rewards on content with global appeal, with each bringing soft money to the table.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
This grocery store rewards loyal customers with discounts and points that can be redeemed for free merchandise.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Uber’s gas program has additional rewards at Exxon and Mobile gas stations and with Shell and Upside fuel rewards programs.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Already wincing from the high cost of living, some are going out of their way to spend less at the pump, cooling their jets in long gas lines at Costco and Sam’s Club, downloading the GasBuddy mobile app to scout for the cheapest gas and tapping fuel rewards programs.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
In a crowded field, our current system rewards whoever can lock down a narrow slice of the electorate, not whoever can build a majority coalition.
—Patrick Hanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The result, Baer said, is a political landscape that rewards simplicity over nuance.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Critics say the policy rewards Venezuela’s government while workers earn roughly $160 monthly and inflation soars past 475%.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewards
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The capital of the Dairy State is a thriving food hub where spots like Fromagination—a local cheesemonger—and the Dane County Farmers’ Market stock some of the Midwest’s best bounties.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Other varieties need slightly more (400-500), but provide large bounties of medium-sized firm berries.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The annual Good Food Awards, held by the Good Food Foundation, honors the country’s sustainable food producers.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Levitt’s annual All My Relatives event, a free music festival that honors the multi-generational Indigenous community every summer, will get national attention this year.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
1 Apr. 2026
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The airline is looking to incentivize its pilots with bonuses to cut down on their aircraft’s fuel consumption from next year.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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The cast of Netflix’s YA comedy XO, Kitty also tried renegotiating after Season 2 but received nominal bonuses instead, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Created to honor the legacy and impact of late Charlotte Observer Hornets beat writer Rick Bonnell, the scholarship awards $10,000 annually via the Hornets Foundation to a journalism student enrolled at a university or college in North Carolina.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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The newest award, now in its 4th year, is The Monte Livermore Celebration of Nature Award, which awards $2,000 for an outstanding work of art featuring flowers, trees, plants and landscapes.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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Property-tax breaks, discounted prices on land, cheap leases, municipal bonds, free utilities—local governments will offer all these things and more to get teams to come or to stay.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s grip on the strategic Strait of Hormuz has shaken markets and prices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Rewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewards. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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