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
Both received less in non-equity bonuses tied to the company’s performance last year.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Intro bonuses typically don't instantly appear in your account, though.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Instead, five more fighters, Matheus Camilo, Abus Magomedov, Nursulton Ruziboev, Kaan Ofli and Tahir Abdullayev, collected $25,000 finish bonuses, making for one of the more rewarding UFC Fight Night cards in recent months.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Rowland’s departure followed years of awarding millions in bonuses to more than a few amateur international free agents who did not pan out, particularly ones from Latin America.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Quality also is an influential metric in executive compensation and white-collar bonuses.
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Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Nor slashing domestic draft bonuses from last year’s payout of $401 million to $200 million.
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Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Chip workers at both SK Hynix and Samsung are expecting hefty bonuses this year, thanks to bumper profits at both chipmakers.
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Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Intro bonuses typically don't instantly appear in your account, though.
—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Instead, five more fighters, Matheus Camilo, Abus Magomedov, Nursulton Ruziboev, Kaan Ofli and Tahir Abdullayev, collected $25,000 finish bonuses, making for one of the more rewarding UFC Fight Night cards in recent months.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Rowland’s departure followed years of awarding millions in bonuses to more than a few amateur international free agents who did not pan out, particularly ones from Latin America.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Quality also is an influential metric in executive compensation and white-collar bonuses.
—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Nor slashing domestic draft bonuses from last year’s payout of $401 million to $200 million.
—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Chip workers at both SK Hynix and Samsung are expecting hefty bonuses this year, thanks to bumper profits at both chipmakers.
—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
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Shares of Levi’s have returned 66%, including dividends, since Gass became CEO in January 2024.
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Instead, the emphasis on awareness and human connection will create long-term dividends with the business’s target audience.
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Leaders often misunderstand good work, relying on perks rather than addressing core structural issues.
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The company includes valuable perks like roadside assistance, towing and rental car reimbursement.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez also asked for no gifts at their Venice wedding, instead telling invitees that donations were being made on their behalf to the UNESCO Venice Office, CORILA and Venice International University.
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Few birthday gifts top the Statue of Liberty, which France commissioned for the centennial of American independence.
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Praising his contributions both before and after independence, Calvert believes Dickinson should be placed alongside Adams, Jefferson and others among the elite of founders.
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Nothing shows our financial supporters the value of their contributions more clearly than witnessing the emotional moment when a cancer survivor meets their lifesaving donor for the first time at our annual gala or other event.
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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