as in dividends
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 bonuses
The airline is looking to incentivize its pilots with bonuses to cut down on their aircraft’s fuel consumption from next year.
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Ian King, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
The cast of Netflix’s YA comedy XO, Kitty also tried renegotiating after Season 2 but received nominal bonuses instead, sources said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Globally, countries that have implemented pro-natalist policies – bonuses, generous parental leave – have achieved, at best, modest or temporary increases.
—Manuela Castro, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Get up to $100 in bonuses with a deposit match alongside a free pick for your first entry.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
About 75% of customers buy lesson packs, which allow coaches to build long-term relationships and earn extra bonuses.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
His basic weekly wage of £400,000 ($533,000) trumps most in world football; significant bonuses can and do take the sum far beyond that.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The next highest total came from Polk County, which applied for 280 bonuses, to cover about 22% of its force.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
After the 2025 shutdown ended, some TSA officers were awarded $10,000 bonuses for continuing to work.
—John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Ian King, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
The cast of Netflix’s YA comedy XO, Kitty also tried renegotiating after Season 2 but received nominal bonuses instead, sources said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Globally, countries that have implemented pro-natalist policies – bonuses, generous parental leave – have achieved, at best, modest or temporary increases.
—Manuela Castro, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Get up to $100 in bonuses with a deposit match alongside a free pick for your first entry.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
About 75% of customers buy lesson packs, which allow coaches to build long-term relationships and earn extra bonuses.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
His basic weekly wage of £400,000 ($533,000) trumps most in world football; significant bonuses can and do take the sum far beyond that.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The next highest total came from Polk County, which applied for 280 bonuses, to cover about 22% of its force.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
After the 2025 shutdown ended, some TSA officers were awarded $10,000 bonuses for continuing to work.
—John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
Noun
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In addition, the names have a high earnings certainty and a good track record of dividends, with a cut of less than once every four years.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Counted income includes Social Security benefits, pension payments, IRA payments, property income, alimony, dividends, salary and wages.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Miller will make nearly twice as much as White in base compensation ($900,000 his first year, compared to $500,000 for White) and has all sorts of incentives and perks.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Heering emphasized that condo owners aren’t asking for unearned perks.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Save that extra cash for gifts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, Alvarez’s workrate and defensive contributions do not seem to have suffered.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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This documentary celebrates the pivotal role of Black artistry in American culture, showcasing legendary performers such as The Supremes, James Brown, and Harry Belafonte, whose contributions transcended entertainment to drive social and cultural change.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The baroness gave Epstein interior design tips and picked out antique furniture and vases worth more than $500,000 for the financier to buy for his properties.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although the concierge is adept at making recommendations, don't be shy about hitting up the affable doormen for tips, as well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Bonuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonuses. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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