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Recent Examples of bonus Here’s a look at the top 10 players on the Dolphins roster who are making $2 million or less this season when bonuses and base salaries are tabulated. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025 These include a bonus room above the primary bedroom, a wine room in the basement, and a second-floor entertaining room with a full bar, huge windows and space for games and lounging. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025 Like those who purchased a digital copy of the film, the 4K and Blu-ray versions of Sinners will also contain bonus material including four production featurettes. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 The House agreed on a $4,000 bonus deduction with similar eligibility parameters and duration. Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bonus
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Noun
  • In the most recent quarter, Cisco paid out approximately $3.1 billion in dividends and buybacks.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 June 2025
  • Party efforts As Florida looks increasingly out of reach for Democrats, it’s become harder for the Democratic Party to convince donors to provide the kind of money needed to do the work that could pay long-term dividends, such as field organizing efforts and consistent campaigns to register voters.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Another case alleges that Netanyahu and his wife received lavish gifts worth around $200,000—including cigars and Champagne—from Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer in exchange for Milchan’s business benefits.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 26 June 2025
  • Consumers are increasingly seeking jewelry that reflects their personal identity, style, and emotional connection, whether for themselves or as gifts for loved ones.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • In addition, boys incur variable extras, e.g. charges for music lessons, optional insurances, boat club membership and school trips.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 June 2025
  • The eastbound extras will serve Millennium and Van Buren St., run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops terminating at Carroll Ave.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • In other words, the amount of money people believe is in the account—whether the total is based solely on the initial $1,000 deposit or on additional contributions—will be less than the actual balance.
    Noreen Sugrue, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, Virgin also features contributions from Daniel Nigro, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes, Fabiana Palladino, Buddy Ross, and Inc.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Moving further north Florida is one of the only places the subtropical fruit grows in the United States and groves cover more than 1000 acres across the state, most of them in the southern tip of the state.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
  • Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI's San Francisco Field Office at 415-553-7400 or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Employers should recognize that flexibility is no longer a seasonal perk.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • However, the best perk of all will undoubtedly be the ship's rooftop deck, where guests can savor the Nile views both day and night.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The Venezuelan business community in Miami has launched a donation campaign to help those affected by the torrential rains that have ravaged more than five states in Venezuela, leaving at least one person dead and over 8,000 people displaced.
    Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
  • The latest philanthropic donation went largely to the Gates Foundation, with the remainder going to charities run by his children.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • After passing more laws that further increased pension promises without any financial offsetting, Illinois legislators acted in 2010.
    Jennifer Hochschild, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
  • Ministers will argue that, with tax relief to private pension contributions costing £46.8 billion in 2022-23, the latest year for which figures are available, they are entitled to ask for more pension savings to be channelled toward the U.K. economy.
    Ian King, CNBC, 25 June 2025

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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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