as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the reward money was an unexpected dividend for our good deed
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Recent Examples of dividend
Some East Asian states, like Taiwan, reaped a significant dividend during their window.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Last year’s signing paid giant dividends for both parties.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Far more questionable was the Glazers’ decision to continue paying out £166m in dividends over the course of a decade between 2012 and 2022, much of which lined their own pockets as majority shareholders.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Companies paying high dividends may reduce or eliminate payouts during economic downturns, leaving you without a crucial income source.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Last year’s signing paid giant dividends for both parties.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Far more questionable was the Glazers’ decision to continue paying out £166m in dividends over the course of a decade between 2012 and 2022, much of which lined their own pockets as majority shareholders.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Companies paying high dividends may reduce or eliminate payouts during economic downturns, leaving you without a crucial income source.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
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As a bonus, the powder contains algae extract, which can hydrate the hair and help strengthen its structure.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Information on Monday reported that Instagram is offering creators with large TikTok followings cash bonuses ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 per month for a creator to shift their videos to Instagram Reels.—
Zach Vallese,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2025
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Before the skydive The entirety of Wampler’s TikTok account was actually a Christmas gift from his children, Joe Wampler said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Feb. 2025
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Doris Brynner, a longtime head of Dior’s home furnishings and gift department, died Saturday at 93 in Lausanne, Switzerland, after a short illness, her daughter Victoria confirmed to WWD.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
1 Feb. 2025
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Consider Social Security, pensions, annuity payments and other future taxable income in determining the optimal timing for withdrawals.—
James Brewer,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Recommended What Trump’s return says about this moment in America While spending on the military and flashy infrastructure projects continues to rise, China’s already frail social security system is teetering, with increasing numbers of Chinese refusing to pay into the underfunded pension system.—
Christopher Bodeen,
The Christian Science Monitor,
21 Jan. 2025
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In addition to his musical contributions to Late Night, Batiste has also co-composed the score for films like Saturday Night and Pixar's Soul, which won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a Grammy.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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But Sunday night, during an interview with the Associated Press on a livestream for the Grammys, there was an interaction that was criticized as disrespectful his career and significant contributions to music.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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