as in price
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 to honor
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 reward
ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
They’re loved for being protective and loyal, and taking a romantic leap of faith could bring unexpected rewards.
—Annabel Gat, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
Put this precious collection of paintings, sculptures, and ephemera at the top of your Milanese to-do list, and you will be rewarded with the world’s largest collection of Leonardo da Vinci drawings and notes, as well as a Caravaggio.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In the weeks that followed, Tonya Miller organized search parties, printed out fliers and held fundraisers to scrape together a $20,000 reward for her mother.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
They’re loved for being protective and loyal, and taking a romantic leap of faith could bring unexpected rewards.
—Annabel Gat, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
You’ll be rewarded with dinner and a newfound habit of topping every soup, salad, and grain bowl in sight with crispy cheese.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
Put this precious collection of paintings, sculptures, and ephemera at the top of your Milanese to-do list, and you will be rewarded with the world’s largest collection of Leonardo da Vinci drawings and notes, as well as a Caravaggio.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
Noun
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Like gold, bitcoin produces no profits or dividends, and its price depends on what investors will pay for it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Its share price has risen more than fourfold since its listing, propelling its market capitalization to almost $200 billion — more than the value investors put on the entirety of GE before then-CEO Larry Culp announced his plan to split it up in November 2021.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tickets for the original Orlando date will be honored for the new date.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Valentine's Day pagan connections Lupercalia was a debaucherous festival that celebrated the coming of spring that included animal sacrifices and drunken revelry to honor Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, and the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In contrast, James Beard Award–finalist chef Steve McHugh is all about the Earth’s bounty, focusing on hyperlocal ingredients and Argentinian grilling techniques at Landrace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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To show how human and animal lives parallel each other, whether thriving upon the bounties of a healthy ecosystem or impacted by change, Kotevska focuses on Nikola Conev and his extended family.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Porter’s Redevelopment Commission last month awarded a $1,668,400 contract for the trail’s development.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The latter stemmed from some cricketers being awarded a gallon of beer.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pettitte also brings along voluminous postseason bonus points.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The district decided to purchase fewer buses this year and opted not to give teachers a raise, negotiating a one-time bonus instead.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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