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
Adams’ is $14 million, though he’ll be guaranteed $20 million this season, the first of a two-year deal, when salary and signing bonus are combined.
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Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 14 Mar. 2025
Testers say the main differentiating factor between this and other wearables is the sleep information, and especially for women, there is the extra bonus of an accurate cycle tracker.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
He was selected in the second round and received a $2.3 million signing bonus.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Luxury tax is based on payrolls with average annual values that include benefits and the pre-arbitration bonus pool.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 14 Mar. 2025
Testers say the main differentiating factor between this and other wearables is the sleep information, and especially for women, there is the extra bonus of an accurate cycle tracker.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
He was selected in the second round and received a $2.3 million signing bonus.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Luxury tax is based on payrolls with average annual values that include benefits and the pre-arbitration bonus pool.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
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Well, what its dividend giveth, its share price taketh away—and then some!—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other stocks that made Morgan Stanley’s list of potential dividend initiators include Deckers Outdoor , Veeva Systems , Arista Networks and UiPath .—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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For example, payments made through a third-party network for a birthday or holiday or wedding gifts; for sharing the cost of a car ride or meal; or for paying a family member or roommate for a household bill aren’t taxable.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But while some of those payments end up in the pockets of insurance company executives and shareholders, some subsidizes the very extras, such as dental and vision coverage, gym memberships, debit cards, and low- or no-cost drug benefits, that attract consumers to the plans in the first place.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Price history: Before today's deal, the MSRP for these two sets is $699 and $499, respectively, without any extras or bundles.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Green acknowledged Bella's contributions to women's wrestling, admitting her return was a positive for the division.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The album features musical contributions from Meg Duffy (Hand Habits), Julia Laws (Ronboy), Kyle Resnick (The National, Beirut), Garret Lang, Sterling Laws, Booker T Jones, Harrison Whitford, Mike Brewer, and The Walkmen’s Walter Martin and Paul Maroon.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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This set includes needle tips and cables of different sizes, allowing knitters to customize their tools for specific patterns, plus yarn, accessories and a stylish case to store it in – all for less than $30.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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And in a perk for Americans who wanted the joy of a speed machine but needed to haul an SUV’s worth of cargo around, the new E55 marked the first time Mercedes-Benz brought an AMG station wagon to the United States.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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Individualized Flexible Benefits Plans that include childcare support and mental health stipends are no longer perks.—
Danaya Wilson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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This group of philanthropic pitmasters are asking not only for monetary donations but for local volunteers as well. Find out more information or donate to their efforts here.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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The 2024 season yielded more than 3,000 pounds of fruit for donations alone.—
Belal Aftab,
The Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2025
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These individuals typically received pensions based on employment not covered by Social Security, such as certain state and local government roles, and did not contribute to Social Security taxes through these earnings.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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To repeat, because Cournoyer took a risk to rescue somebody, his pension is $48,742.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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