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
As a bonus, the lids also have built-in vents for splatter-free microwaving (just be sure to wash the lids on the top rack when you're done).
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Searchlight said the digital and Blu-ray versions of the film will include bonus materials, such as behind the scenes with Fraser and director Hikari and deleted/extended scenes.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The takedown gives Granite Hills a bonus team point for a technical fall.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In a bonus Monday column, Jim talks about how the Club will get through what is shaping up to be a rough patch for Nvidia.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Searchlight said the digital and Blu-ray versions of the film will include bonus materials, such as behind the scenes with Fraser and director Hikari and deleted/extended scenes.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The takedown gives Granite Hills a bonus team point for a technical fall.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In a bonus Monday column, Jim talks about how the Club will get through what is shaping up to be a rough patch for Nvidia.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
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ConocoPhillips Oil and gas exploration and production company ConocoPhillips (COP) recently reported its fourth-quarter results and announced a dividend of 84 cents per share for the first quarter.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the past, gold’s inverse interaction with interest rates has been due to the fact that the precious metal does not have yields and does not pay interest or dividends.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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There is a lot of cleansing, mentally and physically, preparing floral arrangements for home and gifts.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The day usually involves special morning prayers, charity, special meals, family visits, gifts and more.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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While the original Transporter is a cavernous duffel devoid of frills and features, the Squffel is overflowing with organizational extras.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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And lately, there have been a lot of extras.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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That match — equal to half of your retirement contributions up to $2,000 — will be deposited directly into your Roth IRA.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Italy, by contrast, has racked up strong performances in Alpine skiing, luge, speed skating and snowboarding - with unexpected contributions in other sports.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
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Investigators are combing through tens of thousands of tips and poring over evidence, including analyzing DNA on a glove found near Guthrie’s home and investigating a backpack seen in a video of the suspect.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Below, our bed bug experts detail how to recognize the earliest signs of a pest problem, the different types of available treatments, and top tips for preventing bed bugs from ever crossing your bedroom's threshold.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers say this cropped sweatshirt bridges the gap between tee and sweatshirt material, which is a major perk for confusing spring temps.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Finally, Dennis Alme de Visscher underlined the perks of investing in Canada.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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This included clothing donations, beach conservation efforts, community programs in Pedra do Sal, and the preservation of the Brazilian flag painting on Eduardo Jansen Street.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The retail space is needed to provide the shopping experience for residents coming in during the weeks and the warehouse space is for accepting goods from distribution centers and donations from the community.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Retirees who are flexible with spending or have other income sources, like Social Security or pensions, may be more comfortable using gold this way than someone who needs steady, reliable monthly cash.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The state’s largest pension system took an exemption to the law, as did Russ’ office, which managed purchase cards issued by Bank of America.—
Paul Monies,
Oklahoma Watch,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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