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 space became a kind of bonus.
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Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
An added bonus is that the cup is spill-free.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Another bonus is that the panels are also more elastic than a wooden frame, making the houses better capable of withstanding earthquakes.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
An added bonus is that the cup is spill-free.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Another bonus is that the panels are also more elastic than a wooden frame, making the houses better capable of withstanding earthquakes.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
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Enterprise Products Partners This week's third dividend pick is midstream energy services provider Enterprise Products Partners.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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The dividend has now remained stagnant since mid-2024, stalling at less than half of its pre-COVID level.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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His gift is an uncanny ability to solve crimes that leave the LAPD baffled, armed only with the savvy and dry humor reminiscent of the gumshoe detectives of the noir genre.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Graham suggested shifting the project to rely on public funding, offset by federal fees, while leaving private money for extras.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Scotty has talked about makeout sessions with extras while filming The Toy.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Previous research has suggested microplastics’ contribution to global warming was negligible, but analyses have often assumed particles were clear, the report scientists said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The pilot script was written by Fry, with revisions from Matt Pyken as well as William Harper whose contribution was considered key in securing the greenlight.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Insider tip Don’t count out tennis just because the island is known for its high temperatures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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This is thanks to the dense brush applicator, which is designed with both long and short bristles to comb and coat every lash from root to tip—creating a fanned-out, eye-opening effect that agrees with all lash lengths.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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Learn about the best onion companion plants for natural pest control and other perks.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Obviously this kind of proximity has its perks.—
Ashlee Gadd,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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That kind of spending has no cap — unlike donations directly to a campaign, which are capped at $1,000 per election.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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The ingredients for family meals are from the previous day’s Meals with Meaning donation boxes.—
Ella Gonzales
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Instead of making hard cuts, leadership has bloated the middle manager pool, placing unsustainable pressure on our pension system.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The measure allows retired educators to go back to the classroom while continuing to receive their pension benefits — a move aimed at addressing staffing needs and keeping experienced teachers in schools.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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