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incentives

NOUN

lure, inducement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouragement enticement impetus motivation reason stimulus

STRONG

allurement bait carrot catalyst come-on consideration determinant drive excuse exhortation goad ground impulse incitement influence insistence inspiration instigation motive persuasion provocation purpose rationale spring spur stimulant stimulation temptation urge whip

WEAK

reason why

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement hindrance

STRONG

deterrent dislike prevention

WEAK

block turn-off

Example Sentences

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“We’ve heard a lot of great things, but not all things are possible in the mayor’s remit,” said Buzick Kim, noting that tax incentives are a state and federal issue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines are accelerating renewable projects with incentives, and private companies in Vietnam are abandoning LNG projects in favor of renewables.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Last month comedy industry leaders warned a lack of funding and incentives could risk the next generation of comedy voices, pointing to a lack of support for grassroots venues.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced changes to the tax system around property ownership, ending so-called “negative gearing” that directs generous financial incentives toward those buying investment homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Instead of lump-sum payments, the money was paid out over time, with incentives for those who found and held jobs.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden