rewards

NOUN

payment, prize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accolade award benefit bonus bounty compensation dividend honor premium profit punishment remuneration

STRONG

carrot comeuppance crown cue gain garland goodies gravy grease guerdon meed merit perks plum recompense repayment requital retribution return salve strokes sweetener tip wages

WEAK

feather in cap fringe benefit just deserts

Antonyms

STRONGEST

loss

STRONG

bottom

WEAK

penalty

VERB

pay; give prize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compensate honor repay take care of

STRONG

recompense remunerate requite stroke sugarcoat tip

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deprive penalize

WEAK

punish take away

Example Sentences

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Even before the complaints of customer-service problems, cardholders said the rewards structure on the revamped Bilt cards was overly complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Bilt, known among card enthusiasts for its cushy rewards, rolled out new cards in February after its partnership with Wells Fargo ended earlier than expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

One of the reasons I love bread pudding so much is that it rewards restraint.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Sugary and fatty foods have become common at birthday parties, school events, sports activities, and even as rewards for good behavior.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

‘Instead of throwing him out, and clapping him in chains, Elrond goes and rewards him for his cheek!’

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien