as in dividend
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
this job offers a nice Christmas bonus in addition to the salary
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Recent Examples of bonus
The Motion Picture Association pushed for 20%, plus 5% bonuses for filming in a disaster area or an enterprise zone.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 June 2026
Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 spectacle on the White House South Lawn resulted in record bonuses for the winners.
—Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The ultra-fast charging will be the immediate appeal to EV buyers but the battery’s higher efficiency is the real long-term bonus.
—New Atlas, 15 June 2026
The school also takes part in a program funded by the state that provides yearly retention bonuses of about $1,500 and college tuition.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 June 2026
Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 spectacle on the White House South Lawn resulted in record bonuses for the winners.
—Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The ultra-fast charging will be the immediate appeal to EV buyers but the battery’s higher efficiency is the real long-term bonus.
—New Atlas, 15 June 2026
The school also takes part in a program funded by the state that provides yearly retention bonuses of about $1,500 and college tuition.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
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In that case, even absent intra-year distributions to the taxpayer, the dividends appearing in the TP’s account are deemed constructively received when paid by the portfolio companies into the brokerage account.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Finally, oil companies are judged by investors who often want cash returns, dividends, buybacks, and capital discipline.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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For families Beyond the kids' pool in the outdoor courtyard, children are welcomed with a small gift and child-sized bathrobes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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As studios increasingly remove titles from streaming services or leave them stranded in digital limbo, Klausner wanted a physical version of Difficult People to exist in the world, complete with commentary tracks and other extras.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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If costs wobble, choose sturdy materials and skip extras, because reliability brings lasting ease that nourishes home life.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Some of those steps include starting to save as young as possible to take advantage of compound growth, maximizing 401(k) contributions to receive company matches, considering Roth accounts to save on taxes later and keeping debt to a minimum, experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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That means nearly 80% of its work goes completely under the radar, including its contribution to a 2026 box office smash, on which the director took a personal interest in the post-production AI tools.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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This lightweight formula hydrates both scalp and strands, while ingredients like niacinamide, biotin, panthenol, and green tea extract support stronger, healthier-looking hair from root to tip.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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Extra perks beyond the grocery aisles Walmart continues to update its membership with fresh upgrades to keep the service highly competitive.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Norwegian's Sail Away rate assigns your stateroom up to one day prior to embarkation and can be placed anywhere on the ship, with Free at Sea perks available to add at booking.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones has raised millions, including helping to get $800,000 in donations to fund a replica of a historic ship for the maritime museum in his San Diego district.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In a social media post, Lehman asked the community to come help support the store by asking for donations, asking people to shop at their store or online.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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What's coming in from Social Security, pensions, or retirement accounts?—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In 1998, he was featured in Time magazine for making big returns as a teen broker and investing in his pension, all while still in high school.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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