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
Altman said on this week’s podcast, hosted by his brother, that Meta had promised the bonuses on top of more than $100 million in annual compensation.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Nuñez, who had been serving as FIU’s interim president since February, was confirmed to a five-year contract with a $925,000 base salary and performance bonuses up to $400,000 annually.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
Big Tech is shelling out jaw-dropping compensation amid a fierce AI talent war with Meta offering $100 million signing bonuses.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Lockridge made his major league debut on my birthday, which is probably a bonus fact only interesting to me.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Nuñez, who had been serving as FIU’s interim president since February, was confirmed to a five-year contract with a $925,000 base salary and performance bonuses up to $400,000 annually.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
Big Tech is shelling out jaw-dropping compensation amid a fierce AI talent war with Meta offering $100 million signing bonuses.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Lockridge made his major league debut on my birthday, which is probably a bonus fact only interesting to me.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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In the most recent quarter, Cisco paid out approximately $3.1 billion in dividends and buybacks.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Party efforts As Florida looks increasingly out of reach for Democrats, it’s become harder for the Democratic Party to convince donors to provide the kind of money needed to do the work that could pay long-term dividends, such as field organizing efforts and consistent campaigns to register voters.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Another case alleges that Netanyahu and his wife received lavish gifts worth around $200,000—including cigars and Champagne—from Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer in exchange for Milchan’s business benefits.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Watching the Miracle on the Hudson landing Terry Billings received tickets as a Father’s Day gift from his son and daughter-in-law.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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In addition, boys incur variable extras, e.g. charges for music lessons, optional insurances, boat club membership and school trips.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The eastbound extras will serve Millennium and Van Buren St., run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops terminating at Carroll Ave.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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In other words, the amount of money people believe is in the account—whether the total is based solely on the initial $1,000 deposit or on additional contributions—will be less than the actual balance.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, Virgin also features contributions from Daniel Nigro, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes, Fabiana Palladino, Buddy Ross, and Inc.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Wellness experts share the importance of summer boundaries and offer practical tips to safeguard your well-being.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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Experts recommended several tips to help older adults stay safe during extreme heat.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Employers should recognize that flexibility is no longer a seasonal perk.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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However, the best perk of all will undoubtedly be the ship's rooftop deck, where guests can savor the Nile views both day and night.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2025
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Connelly frequently downplayed her reputation and aptitude for knowing how to ask for large donations from important individuals.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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These days, thanks in large part to CFS’s donations — $412 million, and counting!—
Noor Hassan,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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After passing more laws that further increased pension promises without any financial offsetting, Illinois legislators acted in 2010.—
Jennifer Hochschild,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Ministers will argue that, with tax relief to private pension contributions costing £46.8 billion in 2022-23, the latest year for which figures are available, they are entitled to ask for more pension savings to be channelled toward the U.K. economy.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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