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
Living in a historic 1920s building has its perks, like original hardwood floors and arched doorways.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
But the flip side of love for a brand is hate and woe when customers feel betrayed—when the service falls short or a beloved perk is retracted.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 May 2026
On-site parking, a fitness center, and garden sun decks are additional perks.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
But with the other perks that include cell phone and car allowances, Miami commissioners’ gross annual pay is about $100,000.
—Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
But the flip side of love for a brand is hate and woe when customers feel betrayed—when the service falls short or a beloved perk is retracted.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 May 2026
On-site parking, a fitness center, and garden sun decks are additional perks.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
But with the other perks that include cell phone and car allowances, Miami commissioners’ gross annual pay is about $100,000.
—Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk
Noun
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As a bonus, the shoulder strap is adjustable for a comfy, custom fit.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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See Rates & Fees The Chase Sapphire Reserve for BusinessSM (see rates and fees) currently has an intro bonus for 150,000 points after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Common examples include interest, dividends, capital gains, rents, taxable Social Security benefits, pension and annuity income, unemployment compensation, and many royalties.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The bank found that names who initiate a regular, quarterly dividend outperformed the market, on average, by 650 basis points in the six months following the announcement.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The order extends to books and materials on sale at the gift stores.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The lobby is home to La Pistache, a corner candy store and patisserie that is the perfect place to pick up a box of lokum as a souvenir or gift.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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