bonuses

noun

plural of bonus
as in dividends
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 bonuses Alongside the partnership, the company is increasing its Security Bug Bounty rewards, with exceptional findings eligible for up to $172,000, including bonuses. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026 There’s some additional money to be earned from playoff bonuses, for those who qualify, and lucrative endorsement deals for the bigger stars in the sport, like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Right now, there are travel credit cards with bonuses large enough to cover the entire trip. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 Betr is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to get $200 in bonuses and four sweat-free picks. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Agents who stay on earn tens of thousands in retention bonuses, and those who rejoin after retirement can receive pension pay along with their salary. — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 Organizers offered recruiters commissions and bonuses, kept ledgers of customers and unpaid balances, and promoted successful journeys to attract more business. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026 Salaries, bonuses and benefits are necessary for attracting and retaining employees, but they are frequently treated as administrative decisions rather than strategic ones. — Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Incoming CFOs may forfeit equity awards or bonuses from their previous employers, prompting companies to offer cash or equity sign-on packages. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
  1. dividends
  2. perks
  3. gifts
  4. contributions
  5. tips
Noun
  • Management expects to return more than half of its 2026 free cash flow through dividends and buybacks, assuming current gold prices and operating conditions hold.
    — Timothy Seymour, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Nakase changed her starting lineup in a move that paid huge dividends after Golden State fell behind 2-1, inserting Kaila Charles and Tiffany Hayes and bringing Kayla Thornton and Cecilia Zandalasini off the bench.
    — Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • Cardholders also get access to exclusive shopping events and other perks.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2026
  • While the paydays are still well short of those in the men’s league, clubs are luring foreign players with tax-free salaries and expat perks.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of perks
Noun
  • Brides and others looking for luxury floral bouquets and gifts will be able to find them at a new floral shop that will open in Folsom.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • According to experts, charities generally are not allowed to accept gifts with specific conditions, unless there is a justifiable reason.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • The union and its affiliated Our Schools PAC reported $620,000 in direct contributions to district candidates, but groups opposed to the union’s influence have spent far more.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Each will receive the Paley Honors Award — the organization’s highest distinction, recognizing landmark contributions to and enduring impact on the entertainment industry — accompanied by special tributes celebrating their careers.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • From playful color palettes to chic lighting ideas and nostalgic personalization, designers are sharing their best tips for decorating full-sized, pencil, and even tabletop trees.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Known for their white feathers, black wing and tail tips and bright blue skin around their eyes, Bali mynas are native to a small region of the Indonesian island of Bali.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of tips

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