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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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
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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
Noun
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Here are nine essential tips cabin crew members say will make your flying experience all the better.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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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 10 Nov. 2025.
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