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 24-year-old was practically raised on Gabonese culture via her bonus mom Eudoxie.
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Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
The show became a cultural phenomenon, though Keaton garnered early press for refusing a $50 nightly bonus to shed her clothes during performances, according to Playbill.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Vulnerable, the hefty game bonus would persuade me to issue an invitation.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
There were also incentives and retention bonuses in Franklin’s contract, but only his annual compensation and loan are part of the buyout.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
The show became a cultural phenomenon, though Keaton garnered early press for refusing a $50 nightly bonus to shed her clothes during performances, according to Playbill.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Vulnerable, the hefty game bonus would persuade me to issue an invitation.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
There were also incentives and retention bonuses in Franklin’s contract, but only his annual compensation and loan are part of the buyout.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
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Spurs don’t owe that money back; ENIC would only be able to recoup it via dividends, which Spurs don’t pay, or via an eventual sale of the club.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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So much of our reporting hinges on the opportunities created by Africa’s demographic dividend compared with the West’s ageing populations.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The gift was made by the Reuben Foundation, a charitable organization established by billionaire brothers and art collectors David and Simon Reuben, who made their fortunes in Russian aluminum and real estate.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 Oct. 2025
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After ending up with about 4% of the tech giant, she’s given away $19 billion in gifts to more than 2,000 nonprofits over the past five years.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Ioniq 9’s top-end Calligraphy trim has exterior and interior extras, head-up display, remote smart parking assist, premium seating options.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
12 Oct. 2025
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The director also pointed to Domingo’s showmanship and performer’s spirit, which easily won over the extras on set.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Keaton’s contributions to her look in Annie Hall caused a conflict with the film’s costume designer, Ruth Morley, who initially envisioned a character who wasn’t so fully formed from a style perspective.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps some of his biggest contributions came off the ice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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Visitors can meet firefighters/paramedics and see live demonstrations, fire engines and equipment and pick up safety and wildfire prevention tips.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Additional perks include complimentary Wi-Fi, bottled water, and breakfast for two.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Boomers may be pleased with in-store perks like lax return policies and promotional events, and loyalty from the generation could help buoy department stores amid the rise of online retailers.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people — including his own family members — to make donations to his campaign.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Swift captioned her GoFundMe donation Taylor Swift is helping out a young fan in need.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Cassellius said state lawmakers should take another look at pension rules and remove barriers that stop retirees from returning to teach.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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By putting the pension reform on the chopping block, Lecornu threatens to kill off one of Macron’s main economic legacies at a time when France’s public finances are in a perilous state, leaving the president with little in the way of domestic achievements after eight years in office.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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