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
New cardholders earn a $200 cash bonus after spending $500 on purchases within three months of account opening.
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Holly Johnson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Something like a $900 Eagles moneyline bet will give you either a large payout to jumpstart your account or a bonus refund of $900 to use on other wagers later on.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 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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Holly Johnson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Something like a $900 Eagles moneyline bet will give you either a large payout to jumpstart your account or a bonus refund of $900 to use on other wagers later on.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 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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Three times, including last year, Alaskans received an energy relief payment along with their dividends, according to the state.—
Becky Bohrer,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Palace are continuing to enjoy the dividends from his investment in them.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Well, there was a real gift from the writers as far as that monologue was concerned.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Take a look at your holiday gift wrap, gift bags, bows, and ribbons.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To be considered, Legacy said extras should have a flexible schedule and have vehicles with non-flashy colors.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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Shoppers can also plan to pick up extras for weekend baking or to enjoy throughout the fall, courtesy of their local TJs.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Add in solid contributions from tight end DJ Rogers and freshman Ed Small, and TCU has reloaded its passing attack.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Sep. 2025
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The publication, curated by researcher Maria Pirulli, sheds light on da Vinci’s contribution to the fashion, textile, beauty and luxury industries, depicting the artist as an ahead-of-his-time champion of Made in Italy and branding.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Camellia dieback and canker disease is characterized by sudden wilting and yellowing of the foliage and die-back of branch tips.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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That outlet said that Crimestoppers tips and data analysis from Salazar's phone led police to him.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The complex will offer perks not often found in affordable housing, like a library, kids’ and seniors’ learning center, show kitchen, art gallery, and a big central park with social spaces.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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True to its roots, the company also offers generous perks such as a work-from-anywhere policy and six months of parental leave for workers regardless of their gender.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The community has raised more than $400,000 so far — about $100,000 short of their goal — with donations still being accepted to support Nichols’s ongoing care and recovery.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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But Ellison never followed through with more donations after Scott formally entered the race and failed to gain momentum, according to the New York Times.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Generation X was the first to cope without ubiquitous workplace pensions, relying instead on a new savings tool called the 401(k).—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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This reflects the greater depth of US capital markets, supported by large institutional pools such as pensions, endowments, and crossover funds.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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