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
Familiar brands like SpringHill Suites’ newest Jacksonville Oceanfront property offer loyalty perks and ocean views, while the Riverdale Inn—a charming 11-room bed-and-breakfast in the historic Riverside district—invites guests to experience local hospitality with timeless character.
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Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of the biggest perks of feeding pumpkin to your dog are the nutrients that support the immune system, promote a healthy coat and aid digestion.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Of course, that's not to say Hawkins has never taken advantage of the perks of playing a cop.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Some industry workers find that going car-less can have its professional perks.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Customers can double dip, earning TrueBlue points on their flight and cruise line rewards onboard, while enjoying their TrueBlue perks in the air and cruise benefits at sea.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Como Parrot Cay is also an American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts property, which gets card members complimentary daily breakfast for two and a $100 resort credit, among other perks.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Our expert take The American Express Platinum Card® is a premium card loaded with annual statement credits, entertainment benefits, extensive airport lounge access, elite status perks and more.
—Lori Zaino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Some of these offer nice perks, too.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of the biggest perks of feeding pumpkin to your dog are the nutrients that support the immune system, promote a healthy coat and aid digestion.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Of course, that's not to say Hawkins has never taken advantage of the perks of playing a cop.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Some industry workers find that going car-less can have its professional perks.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Customers can double dip, earning TrueBlue points on their flight and cruise line rewards onboard, while enjoying their TrueBlue perks in the air and cruise benefits at sea.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Como Parrot Cay is also an American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts property, which gets card members complimentary daily breakfast for two and a $100 resort credit, among other perks.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Our expert take The American Express Platinum Card® is a premium card loaded with annual statement credits, entertainment benefits, extensive airport lounge access, elite status perks and more.
—Lori Zaino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Some of these offer nice perks, too.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perks
Noun
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Earlier this year the Department of Transportation offered bonuses to retirement aged controllers to stay on the job longer to help relieve the existing shortage, but the shutdown seems to be working against that effort.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The other part is the 50% deposit match offer, which can be used to get up to $200 in bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Over a 10-year period, the dividends would increase deficits by $6 trillion if rebate checks are distributed annually, according to the CRFB's analysis.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the dividends could come in many forms, not just checks.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Perks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perks. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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