Thesaurus results for REWARDS

rewards 1 of 2

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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rewards

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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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Recent Examples of rewards

Noun

Historically, a traveler stayed at a hotel, joined the program and then learned about rewards. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Pay close attention to apps that mention bandwidth sharing, proxy access or earning rewards from unused internet. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 But stats back up the anecdotal evidence about a heatwave bump in cinemas admission — and with one major movie scooping the rewards. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 June 2026 The company said the app also offers birthday rewards, exclusive deals and other offers for members. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Mountains towering over 13,000 feet above sea level, 4,000-year-old pine trees, the smell of sagebrush in the desert, and some of the darkest night skies in the country are the rewards for travelers here. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 July 2026

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Plus, members can unlock perks like gas savings and loyalty rewards along the way. — Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 30 June 2026 The habit rewards fewer, better purchases over frequent cheap ones. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 Rethinking your travel dates rewards you with more space, upgrades and attentive service. — Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Goldie Hawn is sounding the alarm on a celebrity culture that rewards young people with attention before achievement. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 The puzzle, however, rewards incorrect answers, such as 2 + 2 = 5. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026 Academia rewards something closer to confidence maximization. — Shannon McKeen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 In an era when politics often rewards attention-seeking behavior, Stein reminds us that the most important work is often done quietly, consistently and over many years. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2026 On June 28, Mars in Taurus will meet with Jupiter in Cancer, forming a supportive sextile and momentous synergy that rewards our patience and commitment. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

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Noun

Most of The Ground Above’s eight tracks are moody growers where only multiple, deep listens can separate their bounties.

— David Harris, SPIN, 29 June 2026
Suddenly, stickers with red, purple or orange edges became especially sought-after, and collectors have put huge bounties on ultra-rare, black-bordered, 1-of-1s — as in, one in the world — depicting Messi, Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal and other big stars.

— Dave Skretta, Fortune, 27 June 2026

Definition of bounties

Verb

Nine people joined the Forbes CMO Hall of Fame this year, which honors those who have been on the list five times.

— Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Gardner’s ideal bite features smoke balanced by the texture of a good char, which honors meat that has been cooking for hours, if not days.

— Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of honors

Noun

While award travel inflation is always a factor, many of these bonuses match or exceed all-time best deals for that card.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Cuban, a minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, shelled out over $35 million in bonuses to the NBA team’s employees back in 2024.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Definition of bonuses

Verb

Another provision would create a grant program, the Innovation Fund, that awards $200 million a year for five years to localities with a track record of increasing housing supply.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 June 2026
What else is going on Rebecca Grossman and an ex-Dodger were found liable for the crash that killed two boys; a jury awards $176 million.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026

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