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
Working with beauty expert Izzy Baskette has its perks.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with luxury perks including, hotel credits, complimentary hotel elite status, travel credits, dining credits, rideshare and delivery benefits and much more.
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
An indoor basketball court and trophy room are two of its perks.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
There may be cognitive perks too.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The supporter level costs $35 a year, while the Team 816 membership will run you $95 and give you access to group speed sessions twice per week and additional perks.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one.
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Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The card carries the typical perks of a premium Visa, including no foreign exchange fees, reward points, and access to select invite‑only events.
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Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
The perks of having a lot of talented musicians as friends.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with luxury perks including, hotel credits, complimentary hotel elite status, travel credits, dining credits, rideshare and delivery benefits and much more.
—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
An indoor basketball court and trophy room are two of its perks.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
There may be cognitive perks too.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The supporter level costs $35 a year, while the Team 816 membership will run you $95 and give you access to group speed sessions twice per week and additional perks.
—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one.
—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The card carries the typical perks of a premium Visa, including no foreign exchange fees, reward points, and access to select invite‑only events.
—
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
The perks of having a lot of talented musicians as friends.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perks
Noun
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Nor slashing domestic draft bonuses from last year’s payout of $401 million to $200 million.
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
Noun
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Josh Shapiro's complicated political calculus The approach has already paid some major dividends for Pennsylvania beyond the Amazon deal.
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Finally, oil companies are judged by investors who often want cash returns, dividends, buybacks, and capital discipline.
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“Perks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perks. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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