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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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 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

Last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled the bill for a 20% incentive, which with bonuses could bring the total rebate to 30%.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026
Consider a system of bonuses for AI usage to incentivize and appreciate AI adoption on a corporate level and create a culture of internal AI champions across departments.

— Eleonora Liapina, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of bonuses

Noun

That sovereignty argument has paid political dividends at home.

— Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
As analysts at Bank of America noted in previewing the quarter, the last special dividend was paid in January 2024, and the company has historically distributed special dividends every 2 to 3 years.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2026

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Her other anti-theft travel tips include always wearing your bag in front of you and never leaving your valuables unattended.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026
Observing tips October's full moon phase is a great time to photograph the lunar disk using a DSLR camera and a telephoto lens, as its surface is temporarily free from the shadows that mark it during the surrounding moon phases.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of tips

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Guests are mostly left to their own devices, but with the perks of thoughtful touches like s’mores kits to use around the firepit on the outdoor patio.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Aldermen gave initial approval Thursday to the sale of Chicago’s infamously privatized parking meter system from one owner to another, but not before praise for new perks met concerns that the city is once again getting a subpar deal.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of perks

Noun

The presentation extends to Brazilian stationery, gifts, homeware and jewelry brands including Fine Prints, MH Studio, Paper House, Dipa Farm and Ju Scarpa, as well as international additions such as Borsalino, Monies, Sermoneta and Olympia Le-Tan.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
After the transfer, taxpayers can invest and potentially grow the funds for future gifts to their public charity of choice.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of gifts

Noun

Mainstream cruise lines automatically add gratuities to guests’ onboard accounts, but guests can adjust them before disembarkation.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
This includes all hotels, a seat on the private jet, ground transportation, all meals and beverages, all sightseeing activities and local guides, all gratuities, and luggage handling.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

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