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
Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Those heroics also earned him a new two-year contract on around £400,000 per week plus bonuses.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The deluxe edition is dubbed SWAG II and contains the original SWAG album’s 21 tracks, along with an additional 23 bonus tracks.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2025
In other news, there could be a slight uptick around finances, especially large money matters like bonuses, royalties or payouts.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Those heroics also earned him a new two-year contract on around £400,000 per week plus bonuses.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The deluxe edition is dubbed SWAG II and contains the original SWAG album’s 21 tracks, along with an additional 23 bonus tracks.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2025
In other news, there could be a slight uptick around finances, especially large money matters like bonuses, royalties or payouts.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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Stocks of 4 such companies that pay a dividend of greater than 3% are listed here.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Tank Bigsby trade The Eagles’ acquisition of running back/kickoff returner Tank Bigsby could pay immediate dividends for the team with Will Shipley sidelined because of an oblique injury.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Safe seats are a gift to politicians and party machines but a curse for citizens.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The final looks were a crescendo of colorful tinsel and bouncing gift ribbon that completely enveloped the models.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Finding out they'd been adopted from the shelter made the connection extra special.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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This washing extra can cause the dyes to breakdown and lose its color.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Both countries discussed accelerating working-level consultations to ensure work visas are issued appropriately in recognition of Korean workers’ contributions.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The core of this potent lineup has been intact for over a decade, with the strength of each band member’s musical contributions on full display over the course of nearly two hours on stage in Chicago.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Duris believes businesses may be able to encourage employees not to ‘hop’ away, offering tips for employers on how to help prevent high turnover rates.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Whereas French manicures typically curve along the edge of the nail down to the cuticle—even when it's done on square nails—Lovato's micro tips are painted straight across.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for a Prime membership to get access to exclusive deals and perks, like free two-day shipping.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, there are great perks to being a Prime member, including free one- and two-day shipping, exclusive discounts, and more.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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In 2014, the group received a $100,000 donation from the Bruce Rauner Family Foundation, connected to venture capitalist and former Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Philanthropy is important to the company, which annually doles out millions of dollars in scholarships to its team members, grants via its charities, food donations and more.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Forced by competition and driven by profit Despite the warnings, the attractiveness of higher returns remains powerful, particularly for insurers and pension managers facing long-term liabilities.—
Ganesh Rao,Karen Tso,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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State jobs are offer competitive benefits and access to the nation’s largest public pension system.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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