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
At Ross Stores, the compensation committee approved a similar adjustment on May 21, 2025, the proxy states, stripping tariff costs from calculations used to determine bonuses and long-term incentive payouts.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
First, there are the big-name athletes to find and woo into competing on the streets of the UK’s capital, then the pace-makers, the notable debutants, and the tantalising head-to-heads to create; there’s the hotel bookings, the visas, the flights, the prize money and even bonuses to ponder over.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
He was also compensated by Home Depot with large bonuses because of the higher sales, according to arrest documents read in court by the judge.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The agency encouraged undocumented immigrants to self-deport by receiving free flights and cash bonuses.
—Jake Shore, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied Thursday at its computer chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening to strike as booming demand for artificial intelligence drives up memory-chip profits.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The result was a 1% increase for signing bonuses even with the cap down.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Huang and other entrepreneurs generously compensated them with salaries, bonuses, and stock options.
—Robertas Bakula, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
But aside from tacking an extra year to the end of his contract, nothing else changed — his base salary remained the same, his early termination buyouts didn’t change and his annual bonuses were untouched.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
First, there are the big-name athletes to find and woo into competing on the streets of the UK’s capital, then the pace-makers, the notable debutants, and the tantalising head-to-heads to create; there’s the hotel bookings, the visas, the flights, the prize money and even bonuses to ponder over.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
He was also compensated by Home Depot with large bonuses because of the higher sales, according to arrest documents read in court by the judge.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The agency encouraged undocumented immigrants to self-deport by receiving free flights and cash bonuses.
—Jake Shore, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied Thursday at its computer chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening to strike as booming demand for artificial intelligence drives up memory-chip profits.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The result was a 1% increase for signing bonuses even with the cap down.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Huang and other entrepreneurs generously compensated them with salaries, bonuses, and stock options.
—Robertas Bakula, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
But aside from tacking an extra year to the end of his contract, nothing else changed — his base salary remained the same, his early termination buyouts didn’t change and his annual bonuses were untouched.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
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Our collective ethos guided us to develop our ecosystem equitably, ensuring that communities across the Quantum Prairie would reap dividends.—
David Awschalom,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If assets in the estate generate income during probate—such as interest, dividends, or rental income—or if assets such as a home are sold in a later year, additional tax filings may be required.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Travel experts suggest travelers should perform a cost-benefit analysis to see if the price of lounge access is worth the perks.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Take advantage of all of the perks because there's always something.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Joey Garrison The Trumps exchanged gifts on Tuesday with King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark the historic royal visit.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the next rehearsal break, Simpson and Reyes returned with champagne, flowers and other gifts to congratulate him.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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The idea would be to replace insurance premiums with personal contributions into bank accounts that can only be spent on medical bills, a friendlier alternative to health savings accounts, which have to be attached to traditional insurance plans.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the historical records of Central Florida, there are names that come up again and again — people whose contributions were essential to the changes that shaped the greater Orlando area for generations to come.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Move Everyday Activities Outside One of Barry's most practical tips for spending more time on your porch or patio is to move everyday activities outside.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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“Bonuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonuses. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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