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 Meanwhile, some colleges use NIL not for endorsement deals but as pay-for-play arrangements that work more like signing bonuses. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026 The deal is worth £40million plus bonuses and is in the process of being finalised. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Depending on the offer, bonuses can range from $50 to several thousand dollars. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 July 2026 When the strategy points at a new market but the budget and the bonuses still point at the old one, every person inside reads the truth in about a week. — Mohamed Al Hashemi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 These bonuses are generally not viewed differently than ordinary income compensation in the eyes of the tax law. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 July 2026 In Indiana, six communities, including Indianapolis, offer up to $19,849 in incentives that vary from cash to golf passes, wellness stipends, and entertainment bonuses. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
  1. dividends
  2. perks
  3. gifts
  4. contributions
  5. tips
Noun
  • And in that time, dividends can be cut and stock prices can fall.
    — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The kiddie tax is an IRS rule that taxes a child's unearned income such as interest, dividends, and capital gains beyond a certain threshold at their parents' marginal tax rate rather than the child's lower rate.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • Becoming an older, still ultra-productive player comes with its perks.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 28 July 2026
  • JetBlue hasn't yet provided a date for its BlueFirst seats, but the changes come as airlines are racing to capitalize on high demand for pricier seats from consumers seeking extra comfort and perks on board.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of perks
Noun
  • The gifts that stay with people are usually the ones that felt personal rather than generic.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Staff visit mothers in the hospital, bring small gifts to celebrate their new babies, conduct developmental screenings and connect families with evaluations or services when needed.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • In the past several years, several Kansas City suburbs have detached — and pulled their annual financial contributions — from the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, the region’s transit system.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The company will fund $6 million in charitable contributions to various nonprofit organizations, with Wenig contributing an additional $1 million to a charity dedicated to protecting First Amendment rights in Ina Steiner’s name.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • Veterinary experts share tips on how to care for the items that come into contact with our furry companions to promote good health and stave off odors.
    — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead, skincare experts share their best tips for building a daily routine that supports collagen production and helps keep skin smooth and supple for longer.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Definition of tips

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