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 Now the preferences are changing, as the AI boom makes those working in the chip sector — flush with hefty bonuses — the new gems of the dating pool. — Justina Lee,lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … BADGE DRAIN — Seattle axes $50K police bonuses while sitting hundreds of officers short. — FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Game Point laid out an NIL bonus example in a slideshow available on its website, which could include premiums to insure bonuses for team success or individual stats, depending on the contract. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 In the parts of Little Havana that would be rezoned T6, buildings could be up to eight stories tall or, with additional bonuses, up to 12 stories. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Sky’s defense filing revealed that, in addition to her salary, Kavanagh earned close to £6 million in earnouts and bonuses after Sky’s takeover of Love in 2014. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 The credit union’s board also approved one-time $50,000 bonuses last year for several SAFE executives for the work required to set the merger in motion, the documents say. — Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The Yankees parted with Rowland at the end of last season after years of awarding millions in bonuses to international free agents who didn’t pan out, particularly ones from Latin American. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 This led to his termination, unpaid bonuses and post-employment blacklisting, Nallasivan claimed. — Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
  1. dividends
  2. perks
  3. gifts
  4. contributions
  5. tips
Noun
  • While much of the NFL’s direct income is shared evenly with its players as dictated by their collective bargaining agreement, the dividends and distributions from 32 Equity investments flow outside the cap.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Trump's similar 'dividends' haven’t happened When will the refund checks be sent?
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • Sunlit suites feature perks like rainfall showers, reading nooks, and smart Loftie alarm clocks while its in-house cafe serves up superfood smoothies and grain bowls for health-conscious travelers.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The property partners with neighborhood favorites to offer premium lifestyle perks, including complimentary guest passes to the nearby Brooklyn Athletic Club, and exclusive discounts at local mainstays like SoulCycle and COS Williamsburg.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of perks
Noun
  • Investigators also found Chavez-DeRemer did not report the tickets, valued at approximately $100 a piece, as she was required to do, despite having completed ethics training explaining government policy on accepting gifts.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Those gifts included rodeo tickets, an alligator wallet and two cowboy hats, according to the report.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • The idea behind the National Pork Board — financed with mandatory contributions from Kremer and virtually every other American hog farmer — is that all pork producers should benefit from this kind of prominent marketing to buoy their product.
    — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Board of Directors expressed its gratitude for Blaustein’s dedication and lasting contributions to the organization.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • Other vipers are known to flick their tails, especially baby vipers with bright green or neon yellow tail tips that might appear like a wiggly worm to unsuspecting frogs.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Avenues of cypresses with the tapered tips of wet paintbrushes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of tips

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