as in dividends
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 bonuses
Meanwhile, Raúl Castro also instituted more market-minded reforms, such as offering workers in munitions factories bonuses for high output.
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Key person retention bonuses give your most critical people a financial reason to stay, structured to vest at twelve and twenty-four months after close.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Start by listing your gross monthly income, including your salary, bonuses and any side income.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
But players can use a system called syncretism to adopt bonuses that are normally offered to specific civs that would call the current age their apex age.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Union leaders have demanded a compensation structure in which Samsung would commit to spend 15% of its annual operating profit on employee bonuses and scrap bonus caps, which are currently set at 50% of annual salaries.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Samsung's management has offered to allocate 10% of operating profit to bonuses and provide a one-time special compensation package, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The Citizens Utility Board, Illinois PIRG, and the Environmental Defense Fund said Nicor is making customers pay for an inflated profit rate, millions of dollars in executive bonuses, and wasteful spending.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Typically, Netflix pays just an upfront fee rather than offering viewership incentive bonuses.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Drew Pittock, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Key person retention bonuses give your most critical people a financial reason to stay, structured to vest at twelve and twenty-four months after close.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Start by listing your gross monthly income, including your salary, bonuses and any side income.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
But players can use a system called syncretism to adopt bonuses that are normally offered to specific civs that would call the current age their apex age.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Union leaders have demanded a compensation structure in which Samsung would commit to spend 15% of its annual operating profit on employee bonuses and scrap bonus caps, which are currently set at 50% of annual salaries.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Samsung's management has offered to allocate 10% of operating profit to bonuses and provide a one-time special compensation package, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The Citizens Utility Board, Illinois PIRG, and the Environmental Defense Fund said Nicor is making customers pay for an inflated profit rate, millions of dollars in executive bonuses, and wasteful spending.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Typically, Netflix pays just an upfront fee rather than offering viewership incentive bonuses.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
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Investors should focus on shares in companies with strong balance sheets that pay dividends, and maintain a balance of investment styles, said Angelo Kourkafas, senior global investment strategist at Edward Jones.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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If Rodgers and the Steelers are going to raise their ceiling in Year 2, several offseason moves need to pay dividends.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The Regent Club lounge on the 17th floor is one of the hotel’s strongest perks, with a surprisingly peaceful atmosphere, solid breakfast service, and all-day refreshments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Our expert take The American Express Platinum Card® is a premium card loaded with annual statement credits, entertainment benefits, extensive airport lounge access, elite status perks and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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As previously noted, one of the gifts of Russian greats that Saunders most celebrates is their way of locating complex truths in the stuff of ordinary lives—their towns and farms, and their families, their servants; their animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The talented Oklahoma City Thunder point guard, who is the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the 14th to win them in back-to-back, presented his entire team with gifts before accepting the Michael Jordan Trophy from NBA commissioner Adam Silver.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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The effort to keep Public Broadcasting System programming in Arkansas received another $500,000 in contributions this week, bringing the campaign within $272,000 of the finish line.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The news comes after the bank late last month reported a better-than-expected profit gain of 17%, helped by stronger contributions from its Wealth Solutions, Global Banking, and Global Markets flow income segments.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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This definition extends from salaries and wages to income from tips and bonuses, all the way to income received from competing on a game show.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Here are a few tips and tricks for home-gardening caregivers to consider.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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“Bonuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonuses. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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