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
Casey's General Store in Cortland, a city over 700 miles west of Chicago, received a $500,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 May 2025
There will be bonuses for wins and championship purses (that adhere to NCAA regulations).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
Proceeds benefit local charities through The Woman’s Club of Casselberry. 2 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month, The Woman’s Club of Casselberry, 251 Overbrook Drive, Casselberry, $5 for 10 games plus two optional bonus games, 407-947-2747.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025
Officials said the gas station that sold the ticket will also take a $10,000 cash bonus for selling the winning ticket.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 May 2025
There will be bonuses for wins and championship purses (that adhere to NCAA regulations).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
Proceeds benefit local charities through The Woman’s Club of Casselberry. 2 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month, The Woman’s Club of Casselberry, 251 Overbrook Drive, Casselberry, $5 for 10 games plus two optional bonus games, 407-947-2747.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025
Officials said the gas station that sold the ticket will also take a $10,000 cash bonus for selling the winning ticket.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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The Braves are also owned by Liberty, and Buffett got his MLB shares through a non-cash dividend for Formula 1 stockholders.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 May 2025
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Adjusting for dividends increases the magnitude of overnight appreciation.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The most popular gift categories remain flowers, greeting cards and special outings such as dinner or brunch.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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For Mother's Day, Tory Burch is offering two gift sets to celebrate the matriarch in your life.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Aside from the actual comfort of the mattress, Henwood appreciates Nectar since the brand itself typically offers free extras like a sheet set, mattress protector, and pillows with a bed purchase to round out your sleep setup.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
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Both programs are found on Amex Travel’s website and give travelers a range of extras at higher-end hotels.—
Chris Dong,
Saveur,
8 May 2025
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The county had previously committed more than $760,000 to the project so the new allotment increased its total contribution to about $6 million.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Explore Kylie Minogue See latest videos, charts and news The honor, awarded annually by APRA AMCOS, recognizes outstanding contributions to the Australian music industry.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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Say goodbye to moldy cheese with these key storage tips.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.—
Ava Erickson,
Outside Online,
29 Apr. 2025
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Beyond the poolside perks, the real star of the show is the setting itself.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rather than having the federal government foot the whole bill, in the U.S. public media also relies on $1.3 billion in annual charitable donations from viewers, listeners, corporations and foundations.—
Josh Shepperd,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Greene is trying to make up the difference through donations.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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One of the many things to consider for anyone receiving income from pensions or retirement savings is that in Illinois, there is no tax on those earnings, whereas in Indiana, only Social Security is not taxed; any other retirement income is taxed by the state.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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Fiscal health trajectory: Nations with deteriorating debt-to-GDP ratios and unfunded pension liabilities typically present the highest long-term tax risk.—
Jeremy Savory,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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