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 Alongside the partnership, the company is increasing its Security Bug Bounty rewards, with exceptional findings eligible for up to $172,000, including bonuses. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026 There’s some additional money to be earned from playoff bonuses, for those who qualify, and lucrative endorsement deals for the bigger stars in the sport, like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Right now, there are travel credit cards with bonuses large enough to cover the entire trip. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 Betr is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to get $200 in bonuses and four sweat-free picks. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Agents who stay on earn tens of thousands in retention bonuses, and those who rejoin after retirement can receive pension pay along with their salary. — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 Organizers offered recruiters commissions and bonuses, kept ledgers of customers and unpaid balances, and promoted successful journeys to attract more business. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026 Salaries, bonuses and benefits are necessary for attracting and retaining employees, but they are frequently treated as administrative decisions rather than strategic ones. — Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Incoming CFOs may forfeit equity awards or bonuses from their previous employers, prompting companies to offer cash or equity sign-on packages. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
  1. dividends
  2. perks
  3. gifts
  4. contributions
  5. tips
Noun
  • But the content creator sees her clothing purchases as something that will pay off in dividends.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Those three REITs have fallen between 4% and 13% over the past three months, largely due to rising interest rates that have diminished the appeal of some dividends and lowered property valuations.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • On Thursday, Tohn was attending a T-Mobile marketing event to promote the brand’s new T-Mix plan, which allows customers to choose certain weekly perks like food delivery and access to streaming services.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Complimentary white-glove delivery, a 365-night sleep trial, and a lifetime warranty round out the perks of this high-end buy.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of perks
Noun
  • There is something so beautiful about loving someone through every season of their life … Kenny, one of the greatest gifts of my life has been getting to know you through all your different chapters.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • So take a gander at our favorite gifts of the season, now vibrating and twitching with life.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • Rankin’s departure comes amid years of declining voter registration and funding; state Republicans raised a fraction of Democrats’ contributions this year, as potential successors emerge.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Getting rid of the cap would close 67% of the 75-year funding gap if workers do not receive a benefit increase in exchange for those contributions, according to AARP research based on the Social Security Administration's assessments.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • As the title promises, YouTube-esque explainer videos featuring four gunmen in wolf masks bring the tips and tricks of bank robbing to a legion of online followers.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The multiyear deal tips off in 2027 in Phoenix, Arizona, with Fanatics Studios developing in-arena events, competitions and original content connected to the weekend.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of tips

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“Bonuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonuses. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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