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
Maybe the Wii is just a fringe benefit of some other, bigger scheme.
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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
According to the latest budget, 37% of AC Transit’s operating expenses go to pensions and other fringe benefits.
—Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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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
According to the latest budget, 37% of AC Transit’s operating expenses go to pensions and other fringe benefits.
—Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for fringe benefit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe benefit
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Walking Can Protect Your Heart—And Overall Health Being physically active—whether that’s from walking, working out, gardening, or even doing household chores—offers significant heart-healthy benefits.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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For the record, only Congress can change your benefit amount.—
Thomas Hager,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Fringe benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe%20benefit. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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