prize money
noun
1
: a part of the proceeds of a captured ship formerly divided among the officers and men making the capture
2
: money offered in prizes
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Palmeiras and Fluminense have earned almost $40m in prize money by reaching quarter-finals.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 3 July 2025
With four Olympic gold medals, seven Grand Slam titles, and over $42 million in prize money under her belt, Venus Williams is one of the most successful athletes in history.
—Kayla Greaves, SELF, 3 July 2025
With 367 career wins, 319 consecutive weeks as the number one tennis player, and nearly $95 million in total prize money, the 43-year-old legend should feel on top of the world.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 June 2025
By advancing to the knockout stage, Inter Miami has already earned $21.05 million in prize money: $9.55 million participation fee, $2 million for a group stage win, $2 million for two group stage ties, and $7.5 million for reaching Round of 16.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 3 July 2025
With four Olympic gold medals, seven Grand Slam titles, and over $42 million in prize money under her belt, Venus Williams is one of the most successful athletes in history.
—Kayla Greaves, SELF, 3 July 2025
With 367 career wins, 319 consecutive weeks as the number one tennis player, and nearly $95 million in total prize money, the 43-year-old legend should feel on top of the world.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 June 2025
By advancing to the knockout stage, Inter Miami has already earned $21.05 million in prize money: $9.55 million participation fee, $2 million for a group stage win, $2 million for two group stage ties, and $7.5 million for reaching Round of 16.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prize%20money. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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