Thesaurus results for DIVIDEND

dividend

noun

ˈdi-və-ˌdend

Definition of dividend

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

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Recent Examples of dividend While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026 That leverage also helps pad a thick monthly dividend north of 8%. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Populating the film with quality actors paid big dividends, helping to ground a film whose script rarely shied away from the ridiculous. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 July 2026 This heavy spending is yielding massive dividends, as 45 percent of retailers and brands polled report financial returns of $250 million or more from their digital investments. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dividend

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As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
As a bonus, there are two side pockets and two back zipper pockets as well.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

Definition of bonus

Noun

Typically, big-money gifts come after a donor has expressed a desire to support a particular cause or idea or group.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Rather than rooting themselves in any one tradition, Sonenshein and Vahle achieve cohesion through their style — a conscious, effective unity of their culinary gifts.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of gift

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Each institution defines direct deposit differently, but paychecks, pension payments and government benefits are all typically accepted.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Could convenience stores and gas stations in America pay their cashiers and attendants $20 or more an hour plus a pension and five weeks’ vacation?

— Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of pension

Noun

For the second quarter, Icotyde's revenue contribution will likely be minimal, given the Food and Drug Administration only arrived in mid-March .

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 July 2026
These foundations were care, equality, proportionality (rewarding individuals relative to their contribution), loyalty, authority or respect for legitimate authorities, and purity (concern with preserving what is seen as natural or sacred).

— Alexandra Figueroa, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

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