as in dividend
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
this job offers a nice Christmas bonus in addition to the salary
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Recent Examples of bonus
The Detroit Lions forced former center Frank Ragnow to pay back some of his signing bonus.
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Christian Romo, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Unlike standard promotions, this bonus is fully guaranteed—meaning the outcome of your initial bet does not impact your payout.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
From there, the Heat opened the third period on a 19-4 run, getting into the bonus early in the quarter.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Another bonus: Along with classic black and brown, there’s plum (a deep burgundy that adds subtle drama with just one swipe) and a bright electric blue that’s especially fun for concerts or nights out.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
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Christian Romo, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Unlike standard promotions, this bonus is fully guaranteed—meaning the outcome of your initial bet does not impact your payout.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
From there, the Heat opened the third period on a 19-4 run, getting into the bonus early in the quarter.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Another bonus: Along with classic black and brown, there’s plum (a deep burgundy that adds subtle drama with just one swipe) and a bright electric blue that’s especially fun for concerts or nights out.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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Counted income includes Social Security benefits, pension payments, IRA payments, property income, alimony, dividends, salary and wages.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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For instance, if the trust receives dividends or sells stocks, the income or capital gains tax burden falls on the grantor, the person who funds the trust.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Horner, a FedEx contract driver, delivered a Christmas gift of Barbies intended for Athena to her father’s house in the city of Paradise.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Bose and Sony headphones come with fully protective travel cases that hold extras, like charging cables and adapters.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Plus, it's known for its customer service and extras, like free credit counseling.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Only a year ago, after all, the Royals got crucial contributions from the bottom of the order — then including Maikel Garcia — to win the second game of the season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her contribution was essential due to how well TCU guarded South Carolina’s other guards, Ta’Niya Latson and Tessa Johnson.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For her first public appearance in over three months, Princess Charlotte took a few style tips from her mother, Kate Middleton.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
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As multiple agencies collect tips in the Nancy Guthrie case, the man funding a $100,000 reward says Crime Stoppers — not the sheriff — offers the safest path for witnesses to come forward and an enticing one for people who want to get paid for credible information without giving their name.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hotel chains silently reduce perks.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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That kind of deal comes with perks, spoken or not.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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While Lentsch didn’t specify how much Protect Wyoming has raised so far, the group is gathering donations.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Their donations will be boosted by another $40,000 from the 9News Word of Thanks fund, according to an Instagram post from anchor Kyle Clark.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Records show Kilpatrick agreed that any pension benefits and other forms of income would be garnished.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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International comparisons cited to justify the benefit cap are misleading because national pension systems are structurally diverse, with some countries providing universal healthcare, government childcare, and other social services that the United States does not offer.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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