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 department has loosened age restrictions for potential recruits and is offering hiring incentives such as bonuses of up to $50,000 and student loan repayment benefits.
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Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025
Members of the City Rewards loyalty program also get 50 bonus points with any Party Pack purchase.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
The store that sold him the winning ticket will receive a $1,000 bonus.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Meta has disputed this figure, but other big numbers have been confirmed by multiple sources, including $100 million signing bonuses and annual compensation packages of that size or greater.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025
Members of the City Rewards loyalty program also get 50 bonus points with any Party Pack purchase.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
The store that sold him the winning ticket will receive a $1,000 bonus.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Meta has disputed this figure, but other big numbers have been confirmed by multiple sources, including $100 million signing bonuses and annual compensation packages of that size or greater.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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The trade has paid immediate dividends for Boston.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Investors seeking consistent income despite a volatile market can consider adding dividend-paying stocks to their portfolios.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These annual gifts can also reduce the size of your taxable estate, saving more of your lifetime exemption for future inheritances.—
Nathalie Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Every September and December, Broadbelt would stuff barrels with care packages, gifts and school supplies to send back to Jamaica.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for extras and insider scoops on Detroit-area dining.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Go online to see what is included in the ticket price and what is considered extras.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Chelsea have also provided necessary cover for Marc Cucurella by acquiring Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and believe attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte can make a positive contribution following his loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, every day.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Restaurant Mola Mola At the southern tip of Ishigaki inside Ishigaki Seaside Hotel, Mola Mola offers sweeping ocean views and an impressive buffet.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the perks, the staff received high marks from our readers.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Access to Even House starts at $180 a month for social membership, bumps to $250 with daily simulator time, and tops out at $450 with lessons, priority booking, and perks like a free drink on each visit.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Political donation records list his home in Oregon as recently as late 2023.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Admission for the game is free, but donations are welcome.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Sep. 2025
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The sticking points were the mayor’s push for a $200 million high-interest loan and a commitment to cover a $175 million pension payment for nonteacher school staff.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of Wells Fargo’s fake accounts scandal, where employees had created millions of fake accounts to meet sales goals, CEO John Stumpf walked away with just over $160 million in total salary, stock and pension.—
Ian Chaffee,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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