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
Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Leading up to National Burrito Day, Chipotle brought back its Burrito Vault game, allowing customers to play for a chance to win free burritos for life, BOGO deals or double-protein rewards from March 30 to April 1.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
In a culture that rewards fast takes, that kind of restraint is rare.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Since Bilt's launch in 2021, it's aimed to compete in the travel rewards space by offering rewards on rent payments, something that other travel rewards credit cards have not always been able to do.
—Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The region rewards curious travelers at every turn — and for Fort Worth families, many of these destinations are well within road trip range.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Previously, the yearly cashback cap for Plus rewards members was $500.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 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
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
Planning Your Next Trip The South’s landmarks serve as windows into American history, geography and culture — and the region rewards curious travelers at every turn.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Leading up to National Burrito Day, Chipotle brought back its Burrito Vault game, allowing customers to play for a chance to win free burritos for life, BOGO deals or double-protein rewards from March 30 to April 1.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
In a culture that rewards fast takes, that kind of restraint is rare.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Since Bilt's launch in 2021, it's aimed to compete in the travel rewards space by offering rewards on rent payments, something that other travel rewards credit cards have not always been able to do.
—Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The region rewards curious travelers at every turn — and for Fort Worth families, many of these destinations are well within road trip range.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Previously, the yearly cashback cap for Plus rewards members was $500.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewards
Noun
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The Rewards for Justice program has offered a number of bounties for information on Iranian leadership since the start of the war.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
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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An extended strike threatened to disrupt the industry, which could ultimately drive up prices, said Jennifer Martin at Colorado State University’s animal sciences department.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Oil prices have surged since the United States and Israel struck Iran at the end of February, unleashing a war that has run for more than a month and effectively closed the key shipping artery.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Rewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewards. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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