Synonyms of bonuses

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dividends
• perks
• gifts
• contributions
• tips
• pensions
• donations
• perquisites
• rewards
• extras
• gratuities
• subsidies
• offerings
• presentations
• donatives
• bounties
• throw-ins
• grants
• gravy trains
• gravies
• premiums
• prizes
• presents
• awards
• lagniappes
• generosities
• cumshaws
• windfalls
• benevolences
• benefactions
• largesses
• charities
• freebies
• bestowals
• boons
• giveaways
• beneficences
• fringe benefits
• philanthropies
• icings
• favors
• mannas

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bonuses

The median annual compensation of the 16 executive leaders was $159,737, which included base salary, bonuses and other compensation. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Tie Outcomes To Incentives When bonuses, recognition and promotions are linked to business results instead of effort, people stop measuring success by activity and start owning impact. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Business bank account bonuses are generally considered taxable income. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

In April 2025, Salah ended lengthy speculation about his future at Liverpool by signing a new two-year deal worth more than £400,000 ($534,000) per week plus bonuses, but this was ended a year early to facilitate his Anfield exit. — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Scientific talent had started to return, drawn by generous lab funding and signing bonuses that could exceed a hundred and fifty thousand dollars. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

All editions also benefit from pre-order bonuses that include open beta early access (on August 6), the Exfil weapon set, and Exfil Dom legendary character skin. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026