propine

noun

Definition of propinenext
Scottish
as in sacrifice

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  1. sacrifice
  2. tip
  3. reward
  4. generosity
  5. award
  6. bonus
  7. prize
  8. gratuity
Noun
  • Read: Thanksgiving should be in October Attending a less-than-thrilling shindig, anyway, isn’t necessarily a noble sacrifice.
    Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Being apart from them was a painful sacrifice, but the promise of Canadian residency for her and eventually her children seemed worth it.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of sacrifice
Noun
  • Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • A couple pro tips from our editor, Allen Farmelo, who has bought and sold watches on eBay since 1995: Track reputable (or even just interesting) sellers.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of tip
Noun
  • The killing sparked a huge manhunt, with the New York Police Department publicizing surveillance images of the suspect and a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Earn rewards on your spending: See the best credit cards According to the 2024 EBRI report and others, credit card debt is more pervasive among seniors than other kinds of debt.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of reward
Noun
  • How does an actor convey this kind of go-for-broke generosity, a quality as elusive as a cloud floating across the sky?
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
  • There has been an extraordinary outpouring of generosity, from the most modest to the wealthiest, and [from] beyond France.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Rookie guard Jared McCain, a front-runner for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award, is sidelined indefinitely with a meniscus tear in his left knee, the team announced Saturday.
    Tony Jones, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The wide receiver and lockdown cornerback dominated on both sides of the ball for coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes, joining late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994 as the only players in school history to take home college football’s most prestigious individual award.
    Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of award
Noun
  • This one also gets bonus points for having a foldover-like style.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The City University of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized faculty and staff that includes across-the-board raises and a ratification bonus, CUNY and the Professional Staff Congress announced Monday.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • First prize will receive $15,000, second prize will receive $10,000, and third prize will receive $5,000.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Key Background In September, a single ticket holder from Texas won a $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, the second biggest Mega Millions prize of the year so far.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of prize
Noun
  • But despite an early, modest uptick in tipping during the pandemic recovery, many people have consistently shown no difficulty declining requests to add gratuities.
    J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In October, gratuities made up nearly 23% of restaurant workers' pay across the U.S. — up from 14% in 2019.
    Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of gratuity
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“Propine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propine. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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