as in benefit
something extra (such as vacation time) that is given by an employer to workers in addition to their regular pay
The company offered extensive fringe benefits to recruit the most qualified employees.
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Recent Examples of fringe benefit
All of those guys were arguably somewhat uncomfortable with the exposure their sport had brought them, and were far more driven by the game itself than any of the fringe benefits.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Maybe the Wii is just a fringe benefit of some other, bigger scheme.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Some companies might stop offering certain or all affected fringe benefits altogether.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
Here are some fringe benefits, or lifestyle perks, that cater to employee growth and their evolving priorities over time:
• Childcare Support: Subsidies can ease the financial burden of childcare, allowing parents to work as their families grow.
—Alex Shubat, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Maybe the Wii is just a fringe benefit of some other, bigger scheme.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Some companies might stop offering certain or all affected fringe benefits altogether.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
Here are some fringe benefits, or lifestyle perks, that cater to employee growth and their evolving priorities over time:
• Childcare Support: Subsidies can ease the financial burden of childcare, allowing parents to work as their families grow.
—Alex Shubat, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe benefit
benefit
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Some key benefits driving the transition toward eSIM include: Instant Connectivity: Users can activate eSIM plans in minutes—no physical cards or waiting.—
Dmitri Verbovski,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Standout benefits: Auto-Owners also provides coverage for classic cars, as well as vehicles that have been modified for accessibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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“Fringe benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe%20benefit. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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