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
Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Booking reward travel just got easier.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Zev Fima, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
During his time there, dedicating the school, Disney was rewarded an honorary high school diploma.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Zimmerman showered Leader with love and took her to obedience classes, offered rewards like liver or chicken during positive training sessions, and made sure to socialize her by having as many different people as possible pet her.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Booking reward travel just got easier.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Those that do provide regular updates, even without providing full breakdown of financials in accordance with GAAP accounting standards, may in turn be rewarded with higher valuation multiples because investors have a higher degree of confidence in their estimates.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
During his time there, dedicating the school, Disney was rewarded an honorary high school diploma.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
Noun
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Each percentage point decrease in a mortgage rate can save thousands or tens of thousands in additional cost each year, depending on the price of the house, according to Rocket Mortgage.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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But beef prices soared — up 24% over five years — as drought has thinned herds and production costs have soared.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Besides a bronze plaque in the hallowed halls of Cooperstown making its debut during the summer of 2031, Kershaw also deserves to be honored by Major League Baseball with the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Dodgers will lean into honoring the three-time Cy Young Award winner this weekend.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Powell himself has previously weighed in on the AI jobs debate, which saw predictions of a 50% wipeout of white-collar jobs and a fourth industrial revolution creating a bounty of new positions, by staking out a middle position.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Our best fall decorating ideas feature the cozy colors and bounty of the season.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Other cash prizes will be awarded.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Denholm is giving interviews to explain the board’s decision to award Musk a pay package that could be worth $1 trillion if the company hits milestones for market capitalization, profits, and vehicle production.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The formula gets bonus points for not feeling sticky, not traveling or feathering, and smoothing out lip lines for a plump, pouty effect.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The major infusion of purse money and track improvements at Kentucky Downs has been a real bonus for the Thoroughbred racing circuit in Kentucky.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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