bonus

noun

ˈbō-nəs How to pronounce bonus (audio)
Definition of bonusnext
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 Make the call with Underdog and wager $10 to earn $50 in bonuses when using promo code FOXNEWS. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
  1. dividend
  2. gift
  3. extra
  4. contribution
  5. tip
  6. perk
  7. donation
  8. pension
Noun
  • But since making that promise in November 2025, as of this month, such dividends have yet to materialize.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Later that same day, August 4, Zuckerberg proposed a dividend of 20 shares of Class C stock for each share of Class A and B shares, paid to all shareholders.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • The homeowner didn’t charge him rent, and the truck Buchanan drove was a gift, the woman told agents.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Abenante-Villa’s parents buried him with gifts, including a basketball jersey and sports cards.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • From 2016 to 2025, Netflix partnered with more than 80 Korean production companies on shows employing upward of 20,000 actors and crew members, along with 70,000 extras and day workers.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Denali Suites are the splurge, with all of the extras above plus a refrigerator and private balcony looking toward Denali National Park and Preserve.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of extra
Noun
  • He was voted unanimously for all of his amazing contributions.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike a home price drop or a closing cost contribution, which is a permanent discount, your rate will jump up when the temporary buydown period ends.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • Here’s a quick primer on the leading agents and tips for how to start.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Police officials credited community cooperation for accelerating the case, citing a substantial influx of tips and public digital evidence submitted in the hours following the gunfire.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • In addition to Kay Jewelers coupon codes, sales, and other deals, the jeweler also offers a rewards program with perks.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026
  • That suggests only a small minority of Xbox users want to use cloud streaming for a significant portion of their gaming time, even when it was included as a free perk with their existing subscription.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of perk
Noun
  • At every stop, Talarico has argued that, for too long, the wealthy and their donations have corrupted politics, and that this corruption has fueled the affordability crisis.
    — STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • What comes next Executives with the South Florida Donor Network say the nonprofit is planning to heavily invest in outreach efforts in the coming months to advocate for the importance of organ donation.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of donation
Noun
  • Opinion polls predict tight race Domestically, Vucic has pledged higher pensions and public sector salaries, investment in state healthcare and subsidies for young couples.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The movement, which began over staffing shortages at one high school, has grown to include students and workers demanding better schools, higher wages and pensions.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of pension

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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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