as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the reward money was an unexpected dividend for our good deed
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Recent Examples of dividend
Advertisement Climate finance that supports agriculture delivers triple dividends for mitigation, adaptation, and food security.
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Kaveh Zahedi, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
So far this year, the company has paid a total of $29.7 million, or $1.52 per share, in dividends.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
That's up nearly $1 billion dollars from the dividend paid in 2025.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Trading up to get Coward in the 2025 draft lottery is already paying immediate dividends.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2025
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Kaveh Zahedi, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
So far this year, the company has paid a total of $29.7 million, or $1.52 per share, in dividends.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
That's up nearly $1 billion dollars from the dividend paid in 2025.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Trading up to get Coward in the 2025 draft lottery is already paying immediate dividends.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
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The collectible steelbook will include a bonus disc with special features created by Paul Thomas Anderson.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, in a bright spot for Sony, a sequel to the movie has already been confirmed, with Netflix reportedly providing the Japanese company a $15 million cash bonus for the first film’s performance.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Keenan's annual pension and Social Security income, totaling about $80,000, would be too high to qualify for aid.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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O’Neill did not become rich in his public job, living off his pension and a best-selling autobiography and a few TV commercials after quitting.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The holiday season is usually a big one for charitable contributions.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The philanthropy part will probably be connected to his annual Thanksgiving contributions to family foundations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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