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
Miller will make nearly twice as much as White in base compensation ($900,000 his first year, compared to $500,000 for White) and has all sorts of incentives and perks.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Heering emphasized that condo owners aren’t asking for unearned perks.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The new Qatar Airways credit cards for US travelers come with perks like baggage allowance, lounge access, and even a fast track to elite status.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Living space is not one of those perks.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
These memberships have special perks, including a foam wash, bug breakdown, and a wheel and tire shine, according to Quick Quack’s website.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
That's not to say that Prime members don't still get free shipping and the dozens of other perks that come with the plan.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
For the well-disciplined, the high-fee cards are a good value thanks to a combination of perks plus rewards for spending that can be cashed in for a host of travel offerings.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The value proposition increases for casino players in Pennsylvania and New Jersey (50 bonus spins in each state) who receive secondary perks on top of the sportsbook bonus.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Heering emphasized that condo owners aren’t asking for unearned perks.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The new Qatar Airways credit cards for US travelers come with perks like baggage allowance, lounge access, and even a fast track to elite status.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Living space is not one of those perks.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
These memberships have special perks, including a foam wash, bug breakdown, and a wheel and tire shine, according to Quick Quack’s website.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
That's not to say that Prime members don't still get free shipping and the dozens of other perks that come with the plan.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
For the well-disciplined, the high-fee cards are a good value thanks to a combination of perks plus rewards for spending that can be cashed in for a host of travel offerings.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The value proposition increases for casino players in Pennsylvania and New Jersey (50 bonus spins in each state) who receive secondary perks on top of the sportsbook bonus.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perks
Noun
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The airline is looking to incentivize its pilots with bonuses to cut down on their aircraft’s fuel consumption from next year.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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The cast of Netflix’s YA comedy XO, Kitty also tried renegotiating after Season 2 but received nominal bonuses instead, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are many kinds of 1099s, covering income from interest, dividends and other sources.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Combining dividends with small- and medium-cap stocks could turn into a winning strategy for investors focusing on quality names.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Perks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perks. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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