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 county also approved bonuses of up to $10,000 or $15,000, excluding entry level prosecutors and depending on experience, paid out in increments through a new hire’s first two years.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Make 2-8 picks for players on separate teams to make your $5 play that will unlock your $100 in bonuses.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The beautiful fall-color backdrop is just a bonus.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 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
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Make 2-8 picks for players on separate teams to make your $5 play that will unlock your $100 in bonuses.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The beautiful fall-color backdrop is just a bonus.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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What the commercial stations won’t be able to replicate as well will be the soft-power dividends of the ISS.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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In this market, investors may want to consider dividend stocks as a way to earn some income while helping stabilize their portfolio.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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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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Game-changing extras like the GSI Outdoors Pioneer Chef’s Tools and Uco Eco 4-piece Mess Kit are worth stocking up on, while prices start at $14.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Balogun, who stole scenes from Ewan McGregor in Paramount+’s A Gentleman in Moscow, has a smooth, searing confidence, mowing through extras and secondary characters with vicious efficiency.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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His contributions during the most recent reporting period are more than all four Democratic incumbents combined.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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The senator is seen as one of California YIMBY’s key champions in the legislature and has received more than $10,000 in campaign contributions from the organization since 2021.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Follow these tips for overwintering lavender successfully, whether it's planted in the ground or in containers.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Got any tips or stories to share?—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The point is to make rest part of your culture, not a perk people are afraid to take.—
Tori Dunlap,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Book a Club Azure room for access to exclusive dining areas, a rooftop pool, and other perks.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association in Tate's name.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Valagussa said the parish was already cooking lunch regularly for about 60 seniors, pregnant women and others in need but had no resources to provide food to more people, unless more donations poured in.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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An active duty military member who suffers a serious injury while training off-base over the weekend receives free healthcare and can receive a military medical retirement and a Veterans Affairs disability pension if the injury is severe enough.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The number of children for eligible families include minors, adult children receiving care allowance or social pension, and students under 25.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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