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
Is the bonus guaranteed, dependent on achievement of milestones, or wholly discretionary with the Board of Directors?
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Allbusiness, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Sherman’s story says the Royals offered a $1 million base contract that included an opportunity to make $1 million in performance bonuses.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
Fouled in the backcourt, Ngo converted both of his bonus free throws with 10.8 left, putting Carlmont up 65-62.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
As a bonus, this serum can also help visibly plump up your complexion, improve facial contours and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
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Allbusiness, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Sherman’s story says the Royals offered a $1 million base contract that included an opportunity to make $1 million in performance bonuses.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
Fouled in the backcourt, Ngo converted both of his bonus free throws with 10.8 left, putting Carlmont up 65-62.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
As a bonus, this serum can also help visibly plump up your complexion, improve facial contours and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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Yzerman’s Alex DeBrincat deal two summers ago, for example, is paying significant dividends, with DeBrincat already up to 29 goals this season.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Below is a long-term dividend history chart for HPE, which the report stressed as being of key importance.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Its combination of art, gifts and apparel all bear elements of his signature design style, an array of colors that reflect Britto’s appreciation of artists Pablo Picasso, Henry Matisse, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Roy Lichtenstein.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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Feedback is a gift (even when someone shouts it at you).—
Forrester,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The mise-en-scène of a humble working-class neighborhood in Rome, replete with a sprawling ensemble cast and many extras, convincingly transports viewers into the look and feel of the post-World War II era as Italians try to redefine themselves in the aftermath of fascism.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some are expressing concern about their ability to save or buy extras, the poll found.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The album features musical contributions from Meg Duffy (Hand Habits), Julia Laws (Ronboy), Kyle Resnick (The National, Beirut), Garret Lang, Sterling Laws, Booker T Jones, Harrison Whitford, Mike Brewer, and The Walkmen’s Walter Martin and Paul Maroon.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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Do your social contributions line up with your goals and aspirations, Taurus?—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Home buyer tip: Go into the homebuying process with a clear budget and potential compromises in mind.—
Nerdwallet,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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Barstool's Dave Portnoy offers tips on how to create a successful podcast.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Individualized Flexible Benefits Plans that include childcare support and mental health stipends are no longer perks.—
Danaya Wilson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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And in a perk for Americans who wanted the joy of a speed machine but needed to haul an SUV’s worth of cargo around, the new E55 marked the first time Mercedes-Benz brought an AMG station wagon to the United States.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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Neither MacKenzie Scott nor Elon Musk, both of whom announced donations large enough to land them on this list, provided enough information for the Chronicle to include them.—
David Campbell,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2025
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Kiwanis Club donations support La Jolla High and Muirlands Middle schools The Kiwanis Club of La Jolla Foundation donated a total of $40,000 to several organizations at its Feb. 28 meeting, and two La Jolla schools were among the beneficiaries.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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These individuals typically received pensions based on employment not covered by Social Security, such as certain state and local government roles, and did not contribute to Social Security taxes through these earnings.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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To repeat, because Cournoyer took a risk to rescue somebody, his pension is $48,742.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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