as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the reward money was an unexpected dividend for our good deed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dividend
Those projects were at earlier stages than the ones in Asia, and the company has been borrowing to cover its huge dividends — mostly to the Saudi government — amid lower oil prices.
—
Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Spurs don’t owe that money back; ENIC would only be able to recoup it via dividends, which Spurs don’t pay, or via an eventual sale of the club.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
For example, unlike stocks or bonds, gold doesn't pay any dividends or interest.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Buffett preferred situations where capital allocation was clear from the outset — PetroChina with its dividend policy, Apple with its buyback strategy.
—Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dividend
Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Spurs don’t owe that money back; ENIC would only be able to recoup it via dividends, which Spurs don’t pay, or via an eventual sale of the club.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
For example, unlike stocks or bonds, gold doesn't pay any dividends or interest.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Buffett preferred situations where capital allocation was clear from the outset — PetroChina with its dividend policy, Apple with its buyback strategy.
—Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dividend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
Noun
-
As for Stellantis, the automaker is replicating the federal tax credit for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles for existing dealer inventory with bonus cash.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
-
Bet $10 to get $150 in bonuses with a win.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The gift was made by the Reuben Foundation, a charitable organization established by billionaire brothers and art collectors David and Simon Reuben, who made their fortunes in Russian aluminum and real estate.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 Oct. 2025
-
After ending up with about 4% of the tech giant, she’s given away $19 billion in gifts to more than 2,000 nonprofits over the past five years.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Cassellius said state lawmakers should take another look at pension rules and remove barriers that stop retirees from returning to teach.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
-
By putting the pension reform on the chopping block, Lecornu threatens to kill off one of Macron’s main economic legacies at a time when France’s public finances are in a perilous state, leaving the president with little in the way of domestic achievements after eight years in office.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
With his 48 total goal contributions – achieved in just 28 games – Messi also challenged but fell just short of Vela’s single-season record of 49 (34 goals, 15 assists in 31 games for LAFC in 2019).—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
-
And in addition to the prices listed below, Volek notes that applicants should also factor in government, due diligence, and passport issuance fees on top of the base contribution.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share