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reward

[ri-wawrd] / rɪˈwɔrd /
NOUN
payment, prize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
award benefit bonus bounty compensation dividend honorarium premium profit remuneration
STRONG
accolade carrot due gain goodies gravy guerdon merit perks plum recompense repayment requital return sweetener tip wages
WEAK
fringe benefit just deserts meed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
loss
STRONG
comeuppance fine retribution
WEAK
penalty punishment
VERB
pay; give prize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compensate honor repay take care of
STRONG
recompense remunerate requite tip
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deprive penalize
WEAK
punish take away

Example Sentences

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This upper rung of tech media is moving toward flattering, access-driven coverage, where the powerful reward friendliness more than broader audiences reward independence.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Three players in the eight-man tournament came in with higher ratings than Sindarov and, as the most pressure-packed tournament in chess, the Candidates tends to reward experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Getting to the FA Cup semi-final is a great step for this club and a great reward for everyone connected with this club.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

If they install impact-resistant roofing, some insurance companies will offer homeowners discounted premiums as a reward for disaster-proofing their home.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

If suffering led to reward, then Percy and she deserved the grand prize.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan