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
All the perks of residency, none of the fiscal responsibility.
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
One unexpected perk: The lively environment easily absorbs toddler chaos, so there’s no need to stress about noise here.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
No hunting benefit, no health perk, just a splash of underwater drama.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 July 2025
Work-life balance is a perk that many young workers prioritize on the job hunt.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 July 2025
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
One unexpected perk: The lively environment easily absorbs toddler chaos, so there’s no need to stress about noise here.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
No hunting benefit, no health perk, just a splash of underwater drama.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 July 2025
Work-life balance is a perk that many young workers prioritize on the job hunt.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk
Noun
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The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Citigroup raised its quarterly dividend to 60 cents per share from 56 cents on July 2, after the latest Federal Reserve stress tests.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Corporate automation plus a $3+ trillion spending bender from Uncle Sam is a powerful recipe for higher stock prices and bigger dividends.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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