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
Under the newer terms, the union would see their signing bonuses cut, which amount to $500 to $1,000 per employee.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
Government and nonprofit employers would not be eligible for the tax credit, even if offering bonuses to their newlywed employees.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The administration has offered signing bonuses, student loan forgiveness and large salaries to those willing to join ICE.
—Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
Other than Zach Parise and Ryan Suter’s 13-year, $98 million contracts, which had some signing bonuses sprinkled in, and Jared Spurgeon’s current seven-year deal that carried two $4 million signing bonuses, Leipold has always stood firm on giving signing bonuses to players.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Sep. 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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
Government and nonprofit employers would not be eligible for the tax credit, even if offering bonuses to their newlywed employees.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The administration has offered signing bonuses, student loan forgiveness and large salaries to those willing to join ICE.
—Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
Other than Zach Parise and Ryan Suter’s 13-year, $98 million contracts, which had some signing bonuses sprinkled in, and Jared Spurgeon’s current seven-year deal that carried two $4 million signing bonuses, Leipold has always stood firm on giving signing bonuses to players.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Sep. 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
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The theory is going to be put to the test in more stringent ways against Philadelphia on Sunday and beyond, but an adjustment made before Denver’s 28-3 Week 4 win appears to have paid immediate dividends for the two backs and for Denver’s offense overall.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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At the time, these stocks were selling at a deep discount, while he was attracted to their reliable dividends and their diversified, cash-generative businesses.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Perched on a hillside, The Hotel Hershey has family-friendly guest rooms, suites, and villas; amenities and activities like hiking trails and family s’mores roasts; a special kids check-in process; and various perks and benefits for visiting the local attractions.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Company perks or expense accounts ?—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What insights can gifts, tips and teeth give us?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beauty gifts can be hard to give.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The change means crypto gains grow tax-free in ISAs and pension contributions receive tax relief, advantages that direct crypto ownership never provided.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, Disney’s and Google’s contributions will be noted in a new C-SPAN effort to celebrate the coming 250th birthday of the United States.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Here are 7 foods that deliver more vitamin K than kale, plus tips for how to include them in your diet.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resources for writers and authors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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