incentive
noun
in·cen·tive
in-ˈsen-tiv 
: something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
incentive
adjective
Examples of incentive in a Sentence
The rising cost of electricity provides a strong incentive to conserve energy.
The government offers special tax incentives for entrepreneurs.
The company is offering a special low price as an added incentive for new customers.
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New state and federal incentives will pay the bulk of the cost for the upgrade, making this an even more cost-effective choice.
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Ben Roush, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
Working with multiple carriers unlocked access to more incentives, bonuses and rewards.
—David Price, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
From the early days of the Industrial Revolution to the rise of the internet and modern digital technologies, the U.S. has maintained its leadership by balancing economic incentives with strategic policy interventions.
—Paulo Carvão, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
Buemi, who drove in Formula 1 before signing on with Envision, said in electric motorsports there is an incentive to be efficient and light – helpful to making cars more sustainable.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
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Ben Roush, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
Working with multiple carriers unlocked access to more incentives, bonuses and rewards.
—David Price, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
From the early days of the Industrial Revolution to the rise of the internet and modern digital technologies, the U.S. has maintained its leadership by balancing economic incentives with strategic policy interventions.
—Paulo Carvão, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
Buemi, who drove in Formula 1 before signing on with Envision, said in electric motorsports there is an incentive to be efficient and light – helpful to making cars more sustainable.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incentive
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“Incentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incentive. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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incentive
noun
in·cen·tive
in-ˈsent-iv
: something that makes a person try or work hard or harder
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