as in bonuses
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 perks
Perched on a hillside, The Hotel Hershey has family-friendly guest rooms, suites, and villas; amenities and activities like hiking trails and family s’mores roasts; a special kids check-in process; and various perks and benefits for visiting the local attractions.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Company perks or expense accounts ?
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
A lot of perks come with being a global pop superstar like Chappell Roan.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
However, Endurance offers a wider variety of plans and more optional perks.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Practical perks add to the appeal—USB charging, a clear indicator light, and durable construction.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Whether and how Trump might capitalize on those perks remains to be seen.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
With its emphasis on competitiveness and staying on the edge of technological advancement, plus the perks, Intel was the place where graduates of top computer science schools, such as Caltech, dreamed of landing a gig.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Players can find Altars of Reflection to boost her skills, or take on quests for new armor or charms with their own perks.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Company perks or expense accounts ?
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
A lot of perks come with being a global pop superstar like Chappell Roan.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
However, Endurance offers a wider variety of plans and more optional perks.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Practical perks add to the appeal—USB charging, a clear indicator light, and durable construction.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Whether and how Trump might capitalize on those perks remains to be seen.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
With its emphasis on competitiveness and staying on the edge of technological advancement, plus the perks, Intel was the place where graduates of top computer science schools, such as Caltech, dreamed of landing a gig.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Players can find Altars of Reflection to boost her skills, or take on quests for new armor or charms with their own perks.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perks
Noun
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Under the newer terms, the union would see their signing bonuses cut, which amount to $500 to $1,000 per employee.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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Government and nonprofit employers would not be eligible for the tax credit, even if offering bonuses to their newlywed employees.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The theory is going to be put to the test in more stringent ways against Philadelphia on Sunday and beyond, but an adjustment made before Denver’s 28-3 Week 4 win appears to have paid immediate dividends for the two backs and for Denver’s offense overall.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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At the time, these stocks were selling at a deep discount, while he was attracted to their reliable dividends and their diversified, cash-generative businesses.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Perks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perks. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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