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
The large suite balconies provide a place to relax or dine, and perks of all suites include complimentary minibars that can be stocked according to personal preferences.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Prices go up for tiers offering perks like the chance to run alongside Barker and Diplo and VIP sections that not only offer better vantage points to see the stage but also back rubs, foot massages and ice baths.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
United and JetBlue now let travelers book eligible flights with cash on either site, with mixed itineraries and elite perks coming later.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The engineers union has a reputation for wins at the bargaining table, including gaining seniority perks that boosted pay for longtime employees.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Jabbar spent the money on loan and credit card payments, retail goods, including some luxury items, and payments to Unlimited Vacation Club – a travel membership that offers preferred rates, discounts and VIP perks at luxury resorts – among other things.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Blood donors will get some perks for rolling up their sleeves.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Gerard—who made a cameo on Top Chef in June—may not overconcern himself with the perks of stardom.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Also many previous park perks now have costs added to them, food prices have increased, and the Lightning Lane fast passes can add hundreds of dollars to the day’s price.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Prices go up for tiers offering perks like the chance to run alongside Barker and Diplo and VIP sections that not only offer better vantage points to see the stage but also back rubs, foot massages and ice baths.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
United and JetBlue now let travelers book eligible flights with cash on either site, with mixed itineraries and elite perks coming later.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The engineers union has a reputation for wins at the bargaining table, including gaining seniority perks that boosted pay for longtime employees.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Jabbar spent the money on loan and credit card payments, retail goods, including some luxury items, and payments to Unlimited Vacation Club – a travel membership that offers preferred rates, discounts and VIP perks at luxury resorts – among other things.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Blood donors will get some perks for rolling up their sleeves.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Gerard—who made a cameo on Top Chef in June—may not overconcern himself with the perks of stardom.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Also many previous park perks now have costs added to them, food prices have increased, and the Lightning Lane fast passes can add hundreds of dollars to the day’s price.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perks
Noun
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Paddack can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses, the person said, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the Detroit Free Press reported, salaried GM employees will also get lower bonuses for 2025.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Detroit Free Press,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The company distributed $9 billion, or 45% of its cash flow operations, to shareholders, including $5 billion through share repurchases and $4 billion in dividends.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Results below are based on Yahoo Finance historical data and do not reflect dividends.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Perks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perks. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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