as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the salary's not great, but the perks make up for it
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Recent Examples of perk
Residents also have access to all of Culdesac’s many amenities, including thousands of dollars in transportation perks.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
By offering big perks, like higher-than-average savings rates, lower fees and easy account management, these digital-first banks have attracted customers who may never step foot inside another bank branch.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Out of the new perks, the two best changes are the $100 annual hotel credit, and the bonus rewards on gas and EV charging expenses as well as vacation home rentals.
—Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Being petite has some perks, but a seamless shopping experience isn't usually one of them.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
By offering big perks, like higher-than-average savings rates, lower fees and easy account management, these digital-first banks have attracted customers who may never step foot inside another bank branch.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Out of the new perks, the two best changes are the $100 annual hotel credit, and the bonus rewards on gas and EV charging expenses as well as vacation home rentals.
—Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Being petite has some perks, but a seamless shopping experience isn't usually one of them.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk
Noun
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Fantasy managers were nervous about investing in Brown due to possible rotation but one per cent of them were rewarded with a goal, an assist and the scouting bonus.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The card was recently overhauled and now offers emergency evacuation and transportation coverage, as well — among other additions and a 100,000-point welcome bonus (earned after spending $5,000 within the first three months).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Sheeran took every lesson to heart, and the results continue to pay dividends.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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What makes the underperformance and dividend difficulties surprising is that NCDL at least appears to be a solid operator.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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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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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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