premiums

noun

plural of premium
as in awards
something given in recognition of achievement encouraging Girl Scouts to sell more cookies by offering premiums

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Recent Examples of premiums The insurance industry’s tight regulations for money collected from premiums exists so that money is available for future claims. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Inflation and increases in health care and insurance premiums are listed as the primary drivers behind the increase. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026 Because insurers factor theft risk into their pricing, areas with higher theft rates may see higher premiums. — Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Some travelers report premiums jumping 10 to 20 percent over last year. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 An unlimited or high-limit pet insurance policy may provide more room for expensive treatment, although the premiums may also be higher. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 If your insurance premiums have skyrocketed from last year, start shopping around for another provider. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premiums
  1. awards
  2. prizes
  3. accolades
  4. honors
Noun
  • The project won the top prize at Guangxi’s provincial science and technology awards on August 24.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • His sporting career earned him numerous awards, including the prestigious Holmenkollen Medal in 2007.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of awards
Noun
  • Four top prizes and seven $250,000 prizes remain to be claimed.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Rankine won a raft of prizes, among them a MacArthur genius grant.
    — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • All these accolades and swift-but-eventful years later, the persona of the guy who became a wonder of the world remains intact and part of his unique appeal.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Parton provided a great example of true allyship—not the surface-level kind that many engage in for proverbial cookies, public praise and accolades.
    — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Since Cannes, the film has picked up a number of honors on the festival circuit.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Trump’s tribute comes after Parton declined the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one of the most prestigious civil honors in the US.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of honors

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“Premiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premiums. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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