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bonus

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Synonyms of bonus

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed

this job offers a nice Christmas bonus in addition to the salary

Synonyms for bonus

cumshaw,
dividend,
donative,
extra,
gratuity,
gravy,
gravy train,
lagniappe,
perk,
perquisite,
throw-in,
tip

Words Related to bonus

pension

bestowal,
presentation

benefaction,
beneficence,
benevolence,
bounty,
charity,
generosity,
largesse
(also largess),
philanthropy

contribution,
donation,
gift,
offering,
present

grant,
subsidy

boon,
manna,
windfall

favor,
freebie
(or freebee),
giveaway,
premium

award,
prize,
reward

fringe benefit,
icing

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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 14 Jun. 2021.

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