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Recent Examples of bonus Here’s a look at the top 10 players on the Dolphins roster who are making $2 million or less this season when bonuses and base salaries are tabulated. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025 These include a bonus room above the primary bedroom, a wine room in the basement, and a second-floor entertaining room with a full bar, huge windows and space for games and lounging. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025 Like those who purchased a digital copy of the film, the 4K and Blu-ray versions of Sinners will also contain bonus material including four production featurettes. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 The House agreed on a $4,000 bonus deduction with similar eligibility parameters and duration. Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bonus
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Noun
  • But American science, including space science, has paid enormous dividends in keeping the nation strong, prosperous, and worthy of the world’s respect.
    Adam Frank, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
  • In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company.
    Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • Consumers are increasingly seeking jewelry that reflects their personal identity, style, and emotional connection, whether for themselves or as gifts for loved ones.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Watching the Miracle on the Hudson landing Terry Billings received tickets as a Father’s Day gift from his son and daughter-in-law.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • In addition, boys incur variable extras, e.g. charges for music lessons, optional insurances, boat club membership and school trips.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 June 2025
  • The eastbound extras will serve Millennium and Van Buren St., run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops terminating at Carroll Ave.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • In other words, the amount of money people believe is in the account—whether the total is based solely on the initial $1,000 deposit or on additional contributions—will be less than the actual balance.
    Noreen Sugrue, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, Virgin also features contributions from Daniel Nigro, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes, Fabiana Palladino, Buddy Ross, and Inc.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Moving further north Florida is one of the only places the subtropical fruit grows in the United States and groves cover more than 1000 acres across the state, most of them in the southern tip of the state.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
  • Experts recommended several tips to help older adults stay safe during extreme heat.
    Julia Ries, Health, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Employers should recognize that flexibility is no longer a seasonal perk.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • However, the best perk of all will undoubtedly be the ship's rooftop deck, where guests can savor the Nile views both day and night.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The latest philanthropic donation went largely to the Gates Foundation, with the remainder going to charities run by his children.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 30 June 2025
  • Every donation—no matter the size—gets me one step closer to the finish line.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • After passing more laws that further increased pension promises without any financial offsetting, Illinois legislators acted in 2010.
    Jennifer Hochschild, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
  • Ministers will argue that, with tax relief to private pension contributions costing £46.8 billion in 2022-23, the latest year for which figures are available, they are entitled to ask for more pension savings to be channelled toward the U.K. economy.
    Ian King, CNBC, 25 June 2025

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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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