Thesaurus results for PERQUISITES

perquisites

noun

plural of perquisite

as in bonuses

a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due give the movers a perquisite if they do a good job

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as in dividends

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed the use of a company car is one perquisite of the job

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Recent Examples of perquisites That totals over $600 million, not including any cash severance, a tax benefit or other perquisites. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Being part of Braddock’s family came with perquisites. — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026 To become European champions, a team needs all the perquisites — ability, depth and money — but must possess perfect timing, too. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 May 2026 That’s equity valued at $517 million, $34 million in in cash severance and perquisites worth $44 million. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026 Barber characterized the shift as a significant reversal from the cost-cutting approach that has dominated executive benefits and perquisites since the early 2000s and the 2008 financial crisis. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025 Such blatant grabs by the state send a clear signal to those who are tempted to think that the perquisites of Russian elite status—money and businesses—belong exclusively to them. — Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025 That includes the actual salary paid, actual cash bonus and the value of stock options that were exercised or vested during the year, plus any perquisites. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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Noun

Alongside the partnership, the company is increasing its Security Bug Bounty rewards, with exceptional findings eligible for up to $172,000, including bonuses.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
There’s some additional money to be earned from playoff bonuses, for those who qualify, and lucrative endorsement deals for the bigger stars in the sport, like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of bonuses

Noun

Management expects to return more than half of its 2026 free cash flow through dividends and buybacks, assuming current gold prices and operating conditions hold.

— Timothy Seymour, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Nakase changed her starting lineup in a move that paid huge dividends after Golden State fell behind 2-1, inserting Kaila Charles and Tiffany Hayes and bringing Kayla Thornton and Cecilia Zandalasini off the bench.

— Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of dividends

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From playful color palettes to chic lighting ideas and nostalgic personalization, designers are sharing their best tips for decorating full-sized, pencil, and even tabletop trees.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Known for their white feathers, black wing and tail tips and bright blue skin around their eyes, Bali mynas are native to a small region of the Indonesian island of Bali.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of tips

Noun

On Thursday, Tohn was attending a T-Mobile marketing event to promote the brand’s new T-Mix plan, which allows customers to choose certain weekly perks like food delivery and access to streaming services.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
Complimentary white-glove delivery, a 365-night sleep trial, and a lifetime warranty round out the perks of this high-end buy.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of perks

Noun

There is something so beautiful about loving someone through every season of their life … Kenny, one of the greatest gifts of my life has been getting to know you through all your different chapters.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
So take a gander at our favorite gifts of the season, now vibrating and twitching with life.

— Vogue, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of gifts

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Carnival Cruise Line is drawing both backlash and praise about a new program that places stickers on guests' cruise cards to identify those who have prepaid their gratuities.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Kuflik recommends high-end operators like Abercrombie & Kent, where guides, private transportation, entrance tickets, and even most gratuities are covered.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2026

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