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 pre-tax salary includes all pay received by an employee, like overtime and bonuses.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The 18-year-old pitcher, who received a $90,000 bonus amid some turnover in the Yankees’ international scouting department, is believed to be the first European-born and raised prospect to sign with the team since Poland’s Artur Strzałka did so in 2013.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
The lower house in the Dutch parliament approved a plan to scrap bonus restrictions for most financial sector staff, a major step in softening a rule that has long been excoriated by the industry.
—Sarah Jacob, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Our expert take The American Express Business Gold Card maximizes spending with flexible bonus reward categories based on where your business spends the most.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The 18-year-old pitcher, who received a $90,000 bonus amid some turnover in the Yankees’ international scouting department, is believed to be the first European-born and raised prospect to sign with the team since Poland’s Artur Strzałka did so in 2013.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
The lower house in the Dutch parliament approved a plan to scrap bonus restrictions for most financial sector staff, a major step in softening a rule that has long been excoriated by the industry.
—Sarah Jacob, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Our expert take The American Express Business Gold Card maximizes spending with flexible bonus reward categories based on where your business spends the most.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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It’s also been suggested that the dividends arrive in a form other than a check.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2026
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To become a member, a company must have increased its dividend payout for at least 50 consecutive years.—
Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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South Korea’s anti-graft law bans public officials and their spouses from receiving gifts valued at more than $750 in connection with their public duties.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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One of Kossoff’s charcoal drawings of Christ Church hangs in the living room of the writer Iain Sinclair’s house in Hackney, a gift from the artist.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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If farmers weren’t sure how much was already in the soil, adding a little extra seemed safer than risking a shortfall.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Biossance’s 100% Sugarcane Squalane Oil is literally just squalane—no fillers, fragrance, or extras—which is part of why dermatologists love it.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
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This has a better chance of safeguarding the duty‑free retail model and ensuring policymakers understand the channel’s economic contribution.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Which means Google is on the hook for precisely zero dollars — though any contribution at all is subject to the company’s goodwill.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Go abstract with this layered look that features pink-and-red blobby tips.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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My job as a shopping writer comes with many perks, and chief among them is the ability to sample some of the best beauty products on the market.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Much of the prestige of the position comes in the form of outside admiration, so to damage that admiration is to get rid of one of the few perks of the job.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The family will also be supporting wig donation programs, as Wilson says his wife personally appreciated the ability to sport various looks after losing her hair in treatment.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Of course, campaign donations have almost nothing to do with Rieder’s ability to do the job of Fed chair.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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In an industry whose lifeblood is fresh capital, there are simply too many funds and not enough dollars in pensions, endowments and other institutions to satisfy all of them.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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State jobs offer competitive benefits and access to the nation’s largest public pension system.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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