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bonus

noun

ˈbō-nəs How to pronounce bonus (audio)
Definition of bonusnext
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 Now the preferences are changing, as the AI boom makes those working in the chip sector — flush with hefty bonuses — the new gems of the dating pool. — Justina Lee,lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 As part of this format change, NASCAR introduced an additional 15 bonus points for winning a race. — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … BADGE DRAIN — Seattle axes $50K police bonuses while sitting hundreds of officers short. — FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The film includes a bonus behind-the-scenes look at the composer’s process developing the score. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
  1. dividend
  2. gift
  3. extra
  4. contribution
  5. tip
  6. perk
  7. donation
  8. pension
Noun
  • On Tuesday, the company announced a quarterly dividend of 98 cents per share, reflecting an increase of 8%.
    — Justina Lee,Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Promises of money, DOGE returns, tariff dividends and lower food prices haven’t materialized and won’t.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • The hurdles force charities to spend scarce staff time chasing funds intended for their missions and, occasionally, walk away from the gift altogether, the experts said.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Diallo, like so many other men who found their way to Wilson’s bike shop, brought him gifts.
    — Claire Galofaro, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • For those with kids, Family Concierge is designated for families who want the non-Adults-Only extras.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • These span paying extras out of pocket due to the low budget and — eventually — dealing with calls from tabloid journalists when Outrage!
    — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of extra
Noun
  • Sometimes this means having to overcome unnecessary barriers to ensure employees’ contributions are recognized and rewarded equitably.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Little bit important Manny Machado was in no mood to talk about his contributions last night.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • Insider tip Ask for a room facing Piazza dei Cinquecento—that side of the hotel has views over the Servian Wall.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • When we were done, the mother handed me a tip and smiled apologetically before getting into her car.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • The new perks add to existing benefits such as free Prime memberships and healthcare insurance for eligible employees.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card Members can enjoy complimentary National Car Rental® Emerald Club Executive® status, including perks like Executive Area Access (for full-size reservations and above) in the USA and Canada.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of perk
Noun
  • The opposition appears to have only solidified two months before the midterm elections, despite significant donations that crypto groups have given to some Democrats in recent years.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The nearly 97,000-square-foot complex, which includes biology and chemistry laboratories, a planetarium and an observatory, was built with the help of a $9 million donation from Tschannen, The Bee previously reported.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of donation
Noun
  • Asked about how the trade ban would operate, pensions minister Pat McFadden did not give details.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026
  • That can include money from Social Security, pensions, annuity, 401(k) withdrawals, part-time work or rental income.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of pension

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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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