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
One of the perks of spending $120 million of your own money on a movie is getting to decide exactly how — and where — it gets seen.
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
Since Amazon Haul is its own shopping experience, with its own cart and checkout, Prime members don’t automatically gain perks.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 6 May 2025
New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 6 May 2025
Beyond the poolside perks, the real star of the show is the setting itself.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
Since Amazon Haul is its own shopping experience, with its own cart and checkout, Prime members don’t automatically gain perks.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 6 May 2025
New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 6 May 2025
Beyond the poolside perks, the real star of the show is the setting itself.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk
Noun
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Late in last year’s campaign, Trump promised a 10 percent raise for all agents along with recruitment and retention bonuses of $10,000.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The presumption is that job security—as well as promotions, funding, and possibly bonuses—were linked to progress on this score.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
16 May 2025
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The front office opted to trade away Cody Bellinger and bring in Kyle Tucker in a move that has paid strong dividends so far this season.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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At the end of the month, all daily dividends are totaled and paid.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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