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
Here’s a look at the top 10 players on the Dolphins roster who are making $2 million or less this season when bonuses and base salaries are tabulated.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
These include a bonus room above the primary bedroom, a wine room in the basement, and a second-floor entertaining room with a full bar, huge windows and space for games and lounging.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
Like those who purchased a digital copy of the film, the 4K and Blu-ray versions of Sinners will also contain bonus material including four production featurettes.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The House agreed on a $4,000 bonus deduction with similar eligibility parameters and duration.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
These include a bonus room above the primary bedroom, a wine room in the basement, and a second-floor entertaining room with a full bar, huge windows and space for games and lounging.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
Like those who purchased a digital copy of the film, the 4K and Blu-ray versions of Sinners will also contain bonus material including four production featurettes.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The House agreed on a $4,000 bonus deduction with similar eligibility parameters and duration.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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But American science, including space science, has paid enormous dividends in keeping the nation strong, prosperous, and worthy of the world’s respect.—
Adam Frank,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The choice was a gift from PrettyLittleThing, which did not pay her for the appearance, according to a spokesman for the company.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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What does the 60% of AGI limit for cash gifts mean?—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Coogler told Entertainment Weekly in April that the film's central time-bending juke joint sequence, which features dozens of extras costumed by Carter, was among the project's most complicated to shoot.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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The movie also held open auditions for extras to appear in the movie in Morristown, N.J., as News 12 reported.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Hassenfeld was also founding benefactor of Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, and his family’s contributions helped to establish the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute at Brown University.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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The museum needs to raise $100,000 this year, $125,000 in 2026 and $150,000 in 2027 to get contribution from the county.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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Have any news tips or story ideas about the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona?—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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This advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Protect yourself during a heat wave with these tips from the NWS Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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Employers should recognize that flexibility is no longer a seasonal perk.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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However, the best perk of all will undoubtedly be the ship's rooftop deck, where guests can savor the Nile views both day and night.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2025
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The Venezuelan business community in Miami has launched a donation campaign to help those affected by the torrential rains that have ravaged more than five states in Venezuela, leaving at least one person dead and over 8,000 people displaced.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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The latest philanthropic donation went largely to the Gates Foundation, with the remainder going to charities run by his children.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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After passing more laws that further increased pension promises without any financial offsetting, Illinois legislators acted in 2010.—
Jennifer Hochschild,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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So far this fiscal year, the department has distributed over $120 billion in compensation and pension benefits to veterans and their families.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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