as in price
something offered or given in return for a service performed
there was a reward of $50 for the return of the missing cat
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as in to honor
to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement
the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions
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Recent Examples of reward
Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The one dubbed Half-Man/Half-Amazin’ answered the leaper’s calling though reputation was his lone reward.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
The 24-year-old Honduran produced seven primary assists, played the second-most minutes on the team last season (2,399) and was rewarded with a contract extension through 2027.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But using extra draft capital to move up to get one of them doesn’t fit the risk/reward situation this team should consider.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The one dubbed Half-Man/Half-Amazin’ answered the leaper’s calling though reputation was his lone reward.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
There are not many companies of Abbott’s size — $235 billion market value — growing that fast, and the stock has been rewarded with a 15% move higher since reporting.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
The 24-year-old Honduran produced seven primary assists, played the second-most minutes on the team last season (2,399) and was rewarded with a contract extension through 2027.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
Noun
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Its share price has risen more than 40% since the beginning of the year.—
Harshita Mary Varghese and Casey Hall,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Data shows ticket prices are rivaling those of the Super Bowl.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Dozens of firefighters and police officers from across York County honored Duarte Saturday night.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The annual celebration, known for its casual, hip, day-drinking beach party atmosphere, honors the best in indie movies and television of the past year.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The bounty of art on display includes some from Joan Mitchell, Romare Bearden, Jasper Johns, Barkley Hendricks, Gilbert Stuart, Sir Martin Archer Shee and Utagawa Hiroshige.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
2 Feb. 2025
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The best dinner party themes take each season into consideration, along with its bounty and holidays.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Son and the cast were awarded the Ensemble Spotlight Award at the Middleburg Film Festival.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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Since its inception in 2020, the Catalyst program has awarded over $1 million.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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As a bonus, this serum can also help visibly plump up your complexion, improve facial contours and reduce the appearance of fine lines.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2025
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As a bonus, Deathloop also has an invasion system that, in WIRED staff writer Will Bedingfield's opinion, is the game's best feature.—
Brad Bourque,
WIRED,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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