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 Le Creuset cast iron dutch oven is a Christmas gift guaranteed to earn major bonus points with the master chef on your nice list.
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Musk does not receive any cash salary or other bonuses, only stock options, as compensation.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
And though the construction proved too rigid to slip them on and off hands-free, the extra support and durability is a bonus for use in wet or icy conditions.
—Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Perhaps earmark some of those funds for a reissue of the Beastie Boys’ third album, Ill Communication, which is out now in a massive presentation across three 180g LPs with lenticular cover art and 12 bonus cuts and remixes, all stored in a hard slipcase.
—Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Musk does not receive any cash salary or other bonuses, only stock options, as compensation.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
And though the construction proved too rigid to slip them on and off hands-free, the extra support and durability is a bonus for use in wet or icy conditions.
—Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Perhaps earmark some of those funds for a reissue of the Beastie Boys’ third album, Ill Communication, which is out now in a massive presentation across three 180g LPs with lenticular cover art and 12 bonus cuts and remixes, all stored in a hard slipcase.
—Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
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There may be periods in which the dividend payment exceeds free cash flow.Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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However, any prospective investors will have to overcome a significant mental hurdle: namely, Armour’s horrific dividend track record.Brett Owens, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Sure, big-ticket holiday gifts are fun to receive: There’s nothing quite like ripping off the wrapping paper to unveil a brand-new video game console or a pair of noise-canceling headphones.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here is a list of qualities that may indicate the client’s susceptibility to fraud and the ways they can be checked by the bank employee: Propensity For Freebies • Offering a small gift for this kind of transaction.Dmitry Mishunin, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Executive producer Robert Lorenz recalls the challenge of creating packed crowds on the modest budget, with the team using lighting tricks and even inflatable movie extras.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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The airline offers the opportunity to upgrade to premium cabin service and other extras for an additional cost.Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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And Rewards In addition to timeliness and personalization, using AI in recognition and rewards programs can help prevent human oversight by identifying milestones and smaller contributions that might otherwise be missed.Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The event itself continues to grow in influence and visibility, celebrating the achievements of women whose contributions often go overlooked.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Investigators also received a cyber tip from a service provider involving an incident of child pornography involving Quillen in October.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Unlock over $3,000 in NFT, web3 and crypto perks — Apply now!Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Learn more about the Sam's Club warehouse membership perks and save big for Black Friday 2024!Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Its nearly $900 million restoration, largely paid for by donations from a few Paris billionaires and some 340,000 other donors, many of them Americans, is just the latest example.Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Flashback: 90 families were on the waiting list a year ago when Family Promise of Greater Des Moines closed its doors after experiencing a drop in donations.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Experts say the tax rules are aimed at preventing people who have worked much of their careers in public service from collecting both their pensions and relatively higher Social Security payouts.Aris Folley, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
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His couple of years in state government secured him a pension that will pay him about $940 per month starting in 2026, an asset Forbes estimates is worth about $90,000.Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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