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
In France, the National Film Board (CNC) created a parity bonus, while in the U.K. the BFI has set inclusion standards on film funding.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The wage bill — up 30 per cent on 2022-23 — included bonuses for achieving Champions League qualification.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The rear camera takes photos and shoots videos at up to 4K resolution (a big bonus for photography enthusiasts).
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
The Publix received a $10,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The wage bill — up 30 per cent on 2022-23 — included bonuses for achieving Champions League qualification.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The rear camera takes photos and shoots videos at up to 4K resolution (a big bonus for photography enthusiasts).
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
The Publix received a $10,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
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In the standard Dividend Discount Model, a stock is worth the sum of future dividends, discounted for the time value of money.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Philip Morris International provides global exposure and strong margins, while American Electric Power and WEC Energy Group deliver the stability of regulated utilities along with robust dividend growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Officials cannot use funds to contribute to or support nonprofit organizations, for political activities or gifts of public funds.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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While Samsung and Google will throw in some freebies, store credit or access to subscription services, Amazon’s no-thrill deals involve the device with no extras.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Professional Background Professional background extras know how to portray everyday things like busy New Yorkers walking down the street, posh guests at a cocktail party, or workers to board a bus.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dwight, a former U.S. Air Force captain, subsequently became a sculptor well known for his contributions to art and history.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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If the money did go to political causes, the contributions could jeopardize the Hope Florida Foundation’s nonprofit status.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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My search for these cases began with a tip about Mary’s death.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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And in 1981, a tip from an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer serving in the Los Angeles County Health Department led to the first description of a new disease that would become the global epidemic of HIV-AIDS.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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The truth is that a paycheck, bonuses or perks only go so far.—
Marina Suholutsky,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The resort is also part of the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts portfolio, offering card members perks like a $100 resort credit, room upgrades upon arrival, and daily breakfast for two.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Pat McAfee initially praised Travis Kelce for making a $3.3 million donation for the homeless, but the tight end admitted that the report was not true.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The agency negotiated that $10 million of the $67 million would be a donation to the Hope Florida Foundation.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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That depends on the current benefit received and the amount of the beneficiary's pension.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This includes $23 trillion in corporate stocks and mutual funds, $18.9 trillion in real estate, and significant holdings in pensions, private businesses, and other assets.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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