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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Maywood also has an Illegal Fireworks Rewards Program that offers up to $1,000 for tips that lead to a citation, according to a City of Maywood news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Rewards will vary, and could include customers being offered free or cheaper electricity at certain times, or points that could be converted into gift cards.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Rewards consultants have been around for years, but they say interest in their services has grown with the premium-card universe expanding and social media amplifying card enthusiasts’ tales of using points to score dream vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

The coffee giant dropped its holiday menu on Thursday, which also marks the famous Red Cup Day, on which Starbucks Rewards members can claim a free reusable cup with holiday drink purchase.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

Rewards will be offered; hunting parties will form; ships, wagons, caravans will all be searched.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir