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
As a bonus, applying compost as a top dressing to garden soil also keeps weeds down, and compost won’t burn your plants or cause salt to build up in your soil.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
As another bonus, studies show that scalp massage can reduce stress and feel good.10
10.
—Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025
Both options include overnight stays at The Inn and include fun bonuses such as film screenings, evening cocktails, and insightful lectures.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
And some pre-game bonuses: Keep an eye out for Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' arrival outfit, and whether this Chiefs player tears up during the National Anthem.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
As another bonus, studies show that scalp massage can reduce stress and feel good.10
10.
—Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025
Both options include overnight stays at The Inn and include fun bonuses such as film screenings, evening cocktails, and insightful lectures.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
And some pre-game bonuses: Keep an eye out for Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' arrival outfit, and whether this Chiefs player tears up during the National Anthem.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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This dividend grower, which has boosted its payout by 149% over the past decade, is selling off on tariff sizzle.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Trump floats social media idea at Saudi summit What has House Speaker Mike Johnson said about DOGE dividend checks?—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to the Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation gift, the program will be free in the fall of 2025.—
Lauren Smith,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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Starmer presented Trump with a significant gift ahead of his trip, announcing on Tuesday that Britain would hike its defense spending to 2.5% by 2027, and to 3% by the middle of the next decade.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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The extras An all-new 24-inch, 4K entertainment screen is front and center at every seat.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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Many crystal decanter sets come with extras like glass coasters, personalized engraving, stainless steel chilling spheres or recipe books.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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The subsidies are financed through the Energy Development Account referred to as CDE is supported by contributions from electricity distributors.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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At a time of shrinking demand and high costs, rising protectionism globally, particularly in the US, will stifle our exports and damage over £400m worth of the steel sector's contribution to the UK's balance of trade.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The online delivery platform, headquartered in San Francisco, used the wage model between May 2017 and September 2019 to pocket drivers' tips, according to court papers filed in the case.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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What to Know The budget resolution does not contain a bill eliminating taxes on tips, as some have mistakenly claimed on social media.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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What credit card perks did respondents think would most enhance social status?—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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What are the perks of the Applebee's Date Night Pass?—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Store chain Fred Meyer, which will get a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, announced a $50,000 donation to the Oregon Food Bank.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The company also demonstrates its commitment to the first responder community through charitable initiatives, including a $2 million donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and over $1 million to the American Red Cross to support communities affected by recent Los Angeles wildfires.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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To begin to answer this question, evaluate your retirement income sources, including Social Security, pensions and personal savings.—
Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2025
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In San Diego, the taxpayers will be burdened with the hiring and firing of additional workers, workers’ compensation insurance costs, and long-term pension and retirement benefit costs for the 130 new city employees.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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