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
Each event includes a screening, bonus footage and, of course, Berkley.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Not to be overlooked, the pockets are a major bonus.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
As a bonus, the oven is now free for baking garlic bread biscuits or cabbage wedges.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
For nurse practitioners who are part of larger health systems, the hospitals assign an overseeing physician and pay them a bonus for their review.
—Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Not to be overlooked, the pockets are a major bonus.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
As a bonus, the oven is now free for baking garlic bread biscuits or cabbage wedges.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
For nurse practitioners who are part of larger health systems, the hospitals assign an overseeing physician and pay them a bonus for their review.
—Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bonus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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Drawing on that money to instead pay for dividends would require the government to issue more debt.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lastly, many investors have questioned the company’s dividend payout ratio, which has remained relatively large despite these ongoing struggles.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In terms of the AI terms put into the last contract, particularly for the backgrounds and extras.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Freeze extra for later, sans any pasta, which is better when freshly boiled.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The holiday season is usually a big one for charitable contributions.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The philanthropy part will probably be connected to his annual Thanksgiving contributions to family foundations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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After playing a career-best game to tip off the season, pouring in 31 points against Indiana State, Bradford has gone cold from beyond the arc in the past two games, not attempting a three against Tennessee Tech and missing all five of his attempts on Tuesday night.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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The National Institutes of Health has tips for managing symptoms, including limiting alcohol and caffeine, and maintaining a healthy body weight.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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Holiday internet sales are here, and providers are offering some of their best prices and perks of the year.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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As a fashion lover myself, some perks come with this.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Here’s a collection of organizations and aid groups accepting donations to fund emergency relief efforts in the Caribbean.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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States, cities and food banks have been ramping up donations desperately trying to fill the gap.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Keenan's annual pension and Social Security income, totaling about $80,000, would be too high to qualify for aid.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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O’Neill did not become rich in his public job, living off his pension and a best-selling autobiography and a few TV commercials after quitting.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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