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

Why small indulgences fit the trend Little rewards keep holding their ground even when bigger budgets tighten. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

In addition to rewards for moving at the right speed and in the right direction and penalties for things like wobbling or jerky movement, the team introduced a novel way to keep the hand in a crawling stance during the simulated training. — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Oct. 2026

Under the standard model, qualifying for those rewards requires potential traders to pay an upfront fee for a simulated evaluation of their trading skills—a hurdle that filters out the vast majority of applicants. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Many consumers consider little treats part of their self-care routine or associate them with rewards and stress relief, according to the same research. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Rewards are subject to inflation through consistent devaluations, so in that sense, now is always the best time to use your credit card and loyalty rewards. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

With roughly 5,700 locations nationwide, the chain earned praise for its affordable, filling breakfast options, including breakfast sandwiches and combo meals typically priced between $5 and $10, and its rewards app. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Regional authorities have also deployed mobile hunting teams and offered cash rewards for killing bears. — Arina Porkhovnik, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

Among the rewards was that 22-yard touchdown run, on which Williams shot through a huge hole up the middle and charged into the end zone untouched. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

While leopards remain characteristically elusive during my stay, Zambezi National Park rewards in other ways. — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Rising prices could also lead shoppers to reconsider which rewards still feel small enough to justify. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

That timeline rewards commitment and punishes constant switching, which is how most routines fail. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

ShopBack, the shopping and rewards platform, just reached a key milestone. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Chain restaurants’ National Taco Day deals Torchy’s Tacos will offer a buy one, get one free taco deal for Torchy’s rewards members all day for in-restaurant orders. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

The outlet considered affordability, accessibility, rewards programs, menu variety and convenience. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

To measure the impact, Starbucks often looks at metrics including product trials, rewards engagement, customer frequency, transactions, and comparable sales. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

In a sport that generally rewards complete, deep teams, Judge looks like someone who could carry a whole club himself and the Yankees’ results supported that supposition. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026