as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the salary's not great, but the perks make up for it
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Recent Examples of perk
Another major perk is that the bed is raised nearly a foot off the ground for extra storage space, so she’s been able to squeeze all kinds of containers and bins under there.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
American Home Shield ranks number two on our list of the best home warranty companies because of its comprehensive plans, high coverage caps and perks.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
When inventory shifts, guests are sometimes upgraded to a higher-category cabin at no extra cost—an insider perk many cruise travelers don’t know exists.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
This bundle comes with a carrying case as well, which is a nice perk.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
American Home Shield ranks number two on our list of the best home warranty companies because of its comprehensive plans, high coverage caps and perks.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
When inventory shifts, guests are sometimes upgraded to a higher-category cabin at no extra cost—an insider perk many cruise travelers don’t know exists.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
This bundle comes with a carrying case as well, which is a nice perk.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk
Noun
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British businesses are to be offered a £3,000 state bonus for hiring a young person who has been out of work for six months as the number of economically inactive young people nears one million.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
17 Mar. 2026
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Samsung's gains come even as its unionized workers in South Korea voted to approve a strike, escalating a dispute over bonuses and increasing the risk of disruptions at the world's largest memory chipmaker.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The company recently announced a quarterly base dividend of 16 cents per share, payable on March 31.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over long periods, enduring businesses often increase those dividends year after year — rewarding investors with growing income.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If their gifts fall below this threshold, the donor won't get a tax deduction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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For families Monteverdi welcomes kids with age-appropriate turndown gifts, amenities, and activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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