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
Bet on any of these games to get a chance at the $200 in bonus bets.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
There were no bonus tracks or double albums or documentary albums.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
How To Watch The 2025 Ryder Cup Without Cable
Besides Peacock, below are the best ways to stream the 2025 Ryder Cup live online:
FuboTV carries NBC and USA Network for the main broadcasts, along with bonus coverage on Golf Channel on their Pro Plan.
—Katie Ann Lehman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
No tax on tips and overtime and the $6,000 bonus deduction for seniors have been well publicized, but there’s much more in the new law that can change your taxes.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
There were no bonus tracks or double albums or documentary albums.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
How To Watch The 2025 Ryder Cup Without Cable
Besides Peacock, below are the best ways to stream the 2025 Ryder Cup live online:
FuboTV carries NBC and USA Network for the main broadcasts, along with bonus coverage on Golf Channel on their Pro Plan.
—Katie Ann Lehman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
No tax on tips and overtime and the $6,000 bonus deduction for seniors have been well publicized, but there’s much more in the new law that can change your taxes.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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Oxy barely survived the downturn, slashing its dividend from 79 cents per share each quarter down to just one penny.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The theory is going to be put to the test in more stringent ways against Philadelphia on Sunday and beyond, but an adjustment made before Denver’s 28-3 Week 4 win appears to have paid immediate dividends for the two backs and for Denver’s offense overall.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Between travel, accommodations, attire and gifts, the average cost per wedding guest in 2024 was $610, according to The Knot.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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And with the holidays right around the corner, keep in mind that a sweet-smelling scented candle gift makes a lovely present for just about anyone on your list—from a coworker to your votive-loving mom.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for extras and insider scoops on Detroit-area dining.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Speeds feel snappy for streaming and cloud backups, and the price stays reasonable even with extras.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The midfielder’s defensive contributions to see out Arsenal’s seventh clean sheet from their opening 10 games of the season should not be overlooked either.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The second-quarter Dragons barrage featured contributions from the offense, defense and special teams.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There will be speakers on plant identification, plant and garden accessories for sale, pruning, propagation and plant care tips.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fineas Tatar, productivity expert and cofounder of the remote assistance services firm, Viva gave Fortune some tips.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, Prime members have access to exclusive discounts, fast one- or two-day shipping, free returns, and more perks.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Another perk is its attention to design, with two minimal pattern options (a stripe and a swirl) that feel like a gorgeous blank slate compared to other squares of colored fabric that bill themselves as bath mats.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tickets are available for a $20 donation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Belt said much of the museum’s donations go toward maintaining the 124-year-old wooden building that sits right next to a river in a very humid city.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Madden said his bargaining unit has reached some agreements with Kaiser over basic issues, but members are still pushing for the health system to maintain workers’ health care, retirement and pension benefits.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The trust fund is for pension payments only, prohibiting officials from diverting that money elsewhere, Watson said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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