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
Plus, this vest comes with some nice practical perks—its breathable neoprene straps won’t chafe on long walks and its back pockets will keep your essentials handy.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 June 2025
When included in an executive perks package, these offerings simultaneously strengthen an organization's overall cybersecurity posture.
—Matt Cullina, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Case in point: Tamarind Hills Resort and Villas on an oceanfront bluff in Antigua is offering up to 35 percent off its Tamarind Studios from July through October, with perks like breakfast and private Jacuzzis.
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 13 June 2025
The perks of slow travel There’s another reason why the Vätternrundan is so appealing to cyclists from across the world, though.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 June 2025
When included in an executive perks package, these offerings simultaneously strengthen an organization's overall cybersecurity posture.
—Matt Cullina, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Case in point: Tamarind Hills Resort and Villas on an oceanfront bluff in Antigua is offering up to 35 percent off its Tamarind Studios from July through October, with perks like breakfast and private Jacuzzis.
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 13 June 2025
The perks of slow travel There’s another reason why the Vätternrundan is so appealing to cyclists from across the world, though.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk
Noun
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Like those who purchased a digital copy of the film, the 4K and Blu-ray versions of Sinners will also contain bonus material including four production featurettes.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The House agreed on a $4,000 bonus deduction with similar eligibility parameters and duration.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Noun
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In the most recent quarter, Cisco paid out approximately $3.1 billion in dividends and buybacks.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Kinder Morgan slashed its dividend by 75% back in December 2015 amid one of the worst oil price crashes in years.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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