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 24-year-old was practically raised on Gabonese culture via her bonus mom Eudoxie.
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Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
The show became a cultural phenomenon, though Keaton garnered early press for refusing a $50 nightly bonus to shed her clothes during performances, according to Playbill.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Vulnerable, the hefty game bonus would persuade me to issue an invitation.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
There were also incentives and retention bonuses in Franklin’s contract, but only his annual compensation and loan are part of the buyout.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
The show became a cultural phenomenon, though Keaton garnered early press for refusing a $50 nightly bonus to shed her clothes during performances, according to Playbill.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Vulnerable, the hefty game bonus would persuade me to issue an invitation.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
There were also incentives and retention bonuses in Franklin’s contract, but only his annual compensation and loan are part of the buyout.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
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Spurs don’t owe that money back; ENIC would only be able to recoup it via dividends, which Spurs don’t pay, or via an eventual sale of the club.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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So much of our reporting hinges on the opportunities created by Africa’s demographic dividend compared with the West’s ageing populations.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Between travel, accommodations, attire and gifts, the average cost per wedding guest in 2024 was $610, according to The Knot.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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And with the holidays right around the corner, keep in mind that a sweet-smelling scented candle gift makes a lovely present for just about anyone on your list—from a coworker to your votive-loving mom.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025
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Speeds feel snappy for streaming and cloud backups, and the price stays reasonable even with extras.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Keaton’s contributions to her look in Annie Hall caused a conflict with the film’s costume designer, Ruth Morley, who initially envisioned a character who wasn’t so fully formed from a style perspective.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps some of his biggest contributions came off the ice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Kym Johnson noted clear improvement and offered a tip on head positioning.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The asymmetry in the twin exhaust tips is jarring; why angle one up and the other down?—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Additional perks include complimentary Wi-Fi, bottled water, and breakfast for two.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Boomers may be pleased with in-store perks like lax return policies and promotional events, and loyalty from the generation could help buoy department stores amid the rise of online retailers.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Tickets are available for a $20 donation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Belt said much of the museum’s donations go toward maintaining the 124-year-old wooden building that sits right next to a river in a very humid city.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Madden said his bargaining unit has reached some agreements with Kaiser over basic issues, but members are still pushing for the health system to maintain workers’ health care, retirement and pension benefits.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The trust fund is for pension payments only, prohibiting officials from diverting that money elsewhere, Watson said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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