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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
The company’s board cited successful passage of Senate Bill 371, which lowered Uber’s accident liability for underinsured drivers, as a major reason for awarding two Uber executives annual bonuses of more than $1 million last year.
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Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
And, to be clear, none of the $625,000 in bonuses – which represent only a small fraction of the Estate's expenses for the period in question - were paid to the executors, and the court did not in any way say that the executors had made any inappropriate payments to themselves.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Samsung's management offered to allocate 10% of operating profit to bonuses and provide a one-time special compensation package, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The suit also takes issue with the company’s request of the bankruptcy court to approve millions in retention bonuses for senior executives and others to help wind down the airline’s operations.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Typically, Netflix pays just an upfront fee rather than offering viewership incentive bonuses.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The information includes salaries, bonuses and other remuneration received directly from the companies in 2025, but does not necessarily factor in earnings from ownership of company shares.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
To ensure you don’t miss anything, enable push notifications in order to stay up to date on flash sales and limited-time referral bonuses.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
But a big chunk of those bonuses can be difficult to attain in Year 1 for players.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
And, to be clear, none of the $625,000 in bonuses – which represent only a small fraction of the Estate's expenses for the period in question - were paid to the executors, and the court did not in any way say that the executors had made any inappropriate payments to themselves.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Samsung's management offered to allocate 10% of operating profit to bonuses and provide a one-time special compensation package, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The suit also takes issue with the company’s request of the bankruptcy court to approve millions in retention bonuses for senior executives and others to help wind down the airline’s operations.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Typically, Netflix pays just an upfront fee rather than offering viewership incentive bonuses.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The information includes salaries, bonuses and other remuneration received directly from the companies in 2025, but does not necessarily factor in earnings from ownership of company shares.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
To ensure you don’t miss anything, enable push notifications in order to stay up to date on flash sales and limited-time referral bonuses.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
But a big chunk of those bonuses can be difficult to attain in Year 1 for players.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
Noun
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Given the sheer number of stocks offering dividends, identifying the right ones is not always straightforward.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Ford has lost a little of its income shine; a short run of annual special dividends ended this year.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Some of the most useful perks are easy to miss, including, most notably, the customer service desks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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As is customary for the exponentially gifted among us, Gilbert Chevalier’s gifts for playing football, not soccer, with its robotic evocation of socks and fouls, but football, poetic, sensual, democratic football, earned him triumph and glory and even a brief siesta on top of the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Save on adult and kids' neck pillows (starting at $29), and get great gifts for the whole family.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The companies have defended the hundreds of jobs the mine created and their contributions to the region.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Gonzalez Rogers thanked the jurors for their contributions, and then everyone filed out for a break.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, investigators and prosecutors handling millions of child exploitation tips each year remain overwhelmed and underfunded.—
Maureen Flatley,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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Read on for all the insider tips on where to eat, stay, and play on Long Beach Island to kick off your own lifetime of summer returns.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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“Bonuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonuses. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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