Thesaurus results for REWARDS

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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

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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

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The rewards are intended to encourage people with information about the crimes to come forward. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 James referenced Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Bill Russell and Jackie Robinson as athletes who previously spoke up for equality and change with no concerns about the consequences or any rewards. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Other eligible rewards members earn two times the points on prepaid Airbnb bookings through Amex Travel. — Maggie Roth, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 In addition to Kay Jewelers coupon codes, sales, and other deals, the jeweler also offers a rewards program with perks. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026 Trump recruits Americans to hunt taxpayer fraud with lucrative cash rewards. — FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 His latest album attempts to reconcile a life of precarity with the spiritual rewards of finding one’s voice. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 WeWard, launched in 2019, allows users to convert their steps into a variety of rewards, like cash or charity donations, incentivizing over 30 million people to walk an average of 25% more after installing the app. — Erica Zazo, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The rewards can be exotic (like the horns of a massive argali ram) or they can be rooted in personal history (like a single perfect archery shot after a decades-long bowhunting career). — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

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Adamdodd | Getty American Express is bringing Airbnb into its travel rewards platform. — Maggie Roth, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 What to do nearby Beyond the Hanoi Opera House next door—which is undergoing a major restoration through late 2027—the neighborhood rewards those who wander on foot. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 If the training accidentally rewards cutting corners, the model learns that cutting corners pays. — Anat Lior, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 Replace Constant Monitoring With Meaningful Check-Ins Yes, measuring hours rewards visibility; measuring outcomes forces clarity. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 There is a set of incentives running through the AI industry right now that rewards the maximum possible personal drama with the maximum possible public attention. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Citing 2026 laureate Navi Pillay—known for charging Israel with genocide and dismissing free speech—Schatz warns the award now rewards ideological insider posturing rather than genuine efforts to achieve international peace. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The day rewards curiosity more than sticking stubbornly to the original plan. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 Hoka Hoka had more advertised promotions last month on a year-over-year basis, offering rewards members $20 off on purchases of $150 or more for five days around Labor Day. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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Noun

In 2025, the US State Department removed its multi-million-dollar bounties for several key Taliban leaders who had transitionally assumed top positions within the Afghan government.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Players will accept bounties, earn perks, and unlock various characters like Atsu, Oyuki, and Nagato, each with unique weapons.

— Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of bounties

Verb

Chick-fil-A will demolish one of its remaining Dwarf Houses south of Atlanta to build a restaurant concept that honors its founder.

— Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
In 2025, Fisher was a finalist for both the Butkus Award, which honors the nation’s top linebacker, and the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year, which recognizes a player’s leadership, integrity and sportsmanship off the field.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of honors

Noun

Salaries, bonuses and benefits are necessary for attracting and retaining employees, but they are frequently treated as administrative decisions rather than strategic ones.

— Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Incoming CFOs may forfeit equity awards or bonuses from their previous employers, prompting companies to offer cash or equity sign-on packages.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of bonuses

Verb

Chanel x Tribeca Through Her Lens winner, which awards one team full financing to produce a short film.

— Karla Cote, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
The project awards five scholarships, each lasting three years — the entire duration of the training program — to five students enrolled in the directing, acting, screenwriting, editing and production design courses.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

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