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
Paddack can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses, the person said, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.
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CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
As the Detroit Free Press reported, salaried GM employees will also get lower bonuses for 2025.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2026
Last July, The Courier Journal reported Worthington Hills was considering paying off-duty police bonuses of up to $250 per shift for traffic stops that result in citations or criminal charges.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Washington Post Extra vacation time now beats bonuses as the top driver of feeling valued at work, according to new research.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Wall Street bonuses are a big driver.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The Senate’s bill would tie some community development grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to housing production, offering bonuses to local governments that accelerate homebuilding while reducing funding for those that fall behind.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
The original language would have prevented utilities from paying any bonuses to new non-union staff members using ratepayer funds.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Players on the winning team will earn $178,000 bonuses, Statista reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
As the Detroit Free Press reported, salaried GM employees will also get lower bonuses for 2025.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2026
Last July, The Courier Journal reported Worthington Hills was considering paying off-duty police bonuses of up to $250 per shift for traffic stops that result in citations or criminal charges.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Washington Post Extra vacation time now beats bonuses as the top driver of feeling valued at work, according to new research.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Wall Street bonuses are a big driver.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The Senate’s bill would tie some community development grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to housing production, offering bonuses to local governments that accelerate homebuilding while reducing funding for those that fall behind.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
The original language would have prevented utilities from paying any bonuses to new non-union staff members using ratepayer funds.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Players on the winning team will earn $178,000 bonuses, Statista reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
Noun
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Like gold, bitcoin produces no profits or dividends, and its price depends on what investors will pay for it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Poppick seems determined to prove that submerging yourself in the inanity of the grindset can pay creative dividends.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The large suite balconies provide a place to relax or dine, and perks of all suites include complimentary minibars that can be stocked according to personal preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prices go up for tiers offering perks like the chance to run alongside Barker and Diplo and VIP sections that not only offer better vantage points to see the stage but also back rubs, foot massages and ice baths.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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None of these gifts required spending money — just initiative and follow-through.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Teens in Relationships The key to exchanging gifts at this young age is to keep things low-key rather than spending a lot of money, according to experts.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The transcript of this speech is actually one of the seven contributions on Schlossberg’s Vogue author page.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The law establishes a 17-member committee to develop standards focusing on Black contributions and experiences.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Suckers often grow at a much more rapid pace than the growing tips of the older branches.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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This is one of the tips that came in.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Bonuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonuses. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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