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
Harrison Pierce, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
Monkeys have been stealing tourists' valuables — including their phones and wallets — in exchange for food rewards at a popular, cliff-side temple in Bali, Indonesia.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Chris Lee, Vulture, 31 July 2025
Visitors who climb the many stairs leading to the top of the lighthouse, will be rewarded with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Becoming a smarter traveler by earning more rewards means getting the most from day-to-day spending.
—Harrison Pierce, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
Monkeys have been stealing tourists' valuables — including their phones and wallets — in exchange for food rewards at a popular, cliff-side temple in Bali, Indonesia.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Verb
Audiences have rewarded this effort, keeping the network No. 1 in both viewers and key demos, per Nielsen’s linear ratings.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 31 July 2025
Visitors who climb the many stairs leading to the top of the lighthouse, will be rewarded with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
Noun
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Faced with rising prices on everything from rent to groceries, many Michiganders are scaling back on summer travel.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Free return matchday travel to the stadium involved from anywhere in the host nation by public transport is included in the price of match tickets — a welcome concession in an otherwise expensive country.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Cuban will be honored at a ceremony in the Austin Convention Center's Ballroom D on Monday evening.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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On the heels of being honored with the 2,818th star on the Walk of Fame, Busta is also gearing up to deliver his Vengeance album in September.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
29 July 2025
Noun
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One of the best ways to explore Bradenton’s bounty of natural treasures is on the water via kayak.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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The tiny spot, helmed by season 13 Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford, has a rotating menu that draws from Florida’s native bounty.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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That’s a 733% increase over 2005, and greater than the money currently awarded by the Tour.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
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The years-long suit ended with Hogan being awarded a multimillion-dollar settlement in 2016, and Gawker and its affiliated websites were later sold off when the company declared bankruptcy.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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