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
Get up and running with a new account and make a $5 play to get $100 in bonuses.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Released beginning in 2015, Amiibo are toys-to-life plastic figurines that can connect with the console and game via wireless communication to access additional content, often extra characters or other bonuses.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Hollywood along with the performance bonuses that were awarded.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Sometimes these talks could veer off in unexpected directions, with recommendations made for United to loan more players to the Championship or give out bonuses to staff if the first team wins a trophy.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Staffers who are receiving the bonuses this season either applied with an application or were nominated by a coworker, friend or author for their work, according to the ABA.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Released beginning in 2015, Amiibo are toys-to-life plastic figurines that can connect with the console and game via wireless communication to access additional content, often extra characters or other bonuses.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Hollywood along with the performance bonuses that were awarded.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Sometimes these talks could veer off in unexpected directions, with recommendations made for United to loan more players to the Championship or give out bonuses to staff if the first team wins a trophy.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Staffers who are receiving the bonuses this season either applied with an application or were nominated by a coworker, friend or author for their work, according to the ABA.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
Noun
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The dividends, naturally, ebb and flow alongside the success of the company.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The strategy advocates buying stock in companies that regularly pay a portion of earnings to shareholders as dividends, generating a consistent income stream that can help replace retirees’ former paychecks.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Keep in mind, there are also often guest service perks available; Ali shares that visitors appreciate Langham’s butler suite services, which include unpacking, ironing, and arranging wardrobes for guests.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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These organizations negotiate member-only discounts and perks by leveraging their collective buying power.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bringing you gifts, whether toys or prey, shows affection and a desire to share.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Along with the launch of Neiman Marcus’ 2025 fantasy gifts curation, the retailer debuted its holiday campaign.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Toklomati’s rise provides hope Toklomati has emerged as Charlotte’s most reliable finisher, scoring 11 goals and recording 15 total goal contributions in his debut MLS season.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert recognizes individuals for their significant contributions and lasting influence on American fashion.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After over 100 tips, authorities cleared Wagner of any wrongdoing in 2022, saying all leads had been exhausted, but the case remains open.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Masked trio threatens homeowners in horrifying video McGuire said investigators received numerous tips after the story garnered national attention, and later contacted one of the suspects, an adult female, who confessed to her role and that of other family members in the case.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Bonuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonuses. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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