as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the salary's not great, but the perks make up for it
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Recent Examples of perk
Which airline will offer free Wi-Fi on most of its flights, becoming the latest major carrier to add the perk?
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Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
My assignment to do a new hike each week is, admittedly, one of the perks of my job.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
For an annual subscription, members vote and comment on film and TV projects and receive perks, including two free tickets to every film.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Rossman recommends the American Express Platinum credit card, which offers a variety of travel credits and perks for a hefty $695 annual fee.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
My assignment to do a new hike each week is, admittedly, one of the perks of my job.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
For an annual subscription, members vote and comment on film and TV projects and receive perks, including two free tickets to every film.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Rossman recommends the American Express Platinum credit card, which offers a variety of travel credits and perks for a hefty $695 annual fee.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk
Noun
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Officials said the gas station that sold the ticket will also take a $10,000 cash bonus for selling the winning ticket.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Prates also earned performance bonuses for each of his four knockouts.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These assets produce a revenue stream, typically from dividends, interest and realized capital gains.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Under the income test, a foreign corporation qualifies as a PFIC if 75% or more of its gross income in a tax year originates from passive income (e.g., interest, dividends, etc.).—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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