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
Is the bonus guaranteed, dependent on achievement of milestones, or wholly discretionary with the Board of Directors?
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Allbusiness, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Sherman’s story says the Royals offered a $1 million base contract that included an opportunity to make $1 million in performance bonuses.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
Fouled in the backcourt, Ngo converted both of his bonus free throws with 10.8 left, putting Carlmont up 65-62.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
As a bonus, this serum can also help visibly plump up your complexion, improve facial contours and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
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Allbusiness, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Sherman’s story says the Royals offered a $1 million base contract that included an opportunity to make $1 million in performance bonuses.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
Fouled in the backcourt, Ngo converted both of his bonus free throws with 10.8 left, putting Carlmont up 65-62.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
As a bonus, this serum can also help visibly plump up your complexion, improve facial contours and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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Yzerman’s Alex DeBrincat deal two summers ago, for example, is paying significant dividends, with DeBrincat already up to 29 goals this season.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Below is a long-term dividend history chart for HPE, which the report stressed as being of key importance.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Celebrated annually during the National Cherry Blossom Festival—which honors the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo's Mayor Yukio Ozaki to DC in 1912—these stunning blossoms cloak the city’s iconic landmarks in soft pastel pink and white hues.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
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Feedback is a gift (even when someone shouts it at you).—
Forrester,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The mise-en-scène of a humble working-class neighborhood in Rome, replete with a sprawling ensemble cast and many extras, convincingly transports viewers into the look and feel of the post-World War II era as Italians try to redefine themselves in the aftermath of fascism.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some are expressing concern about their ability to save or buy extras, the poll found.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Before that conversation, prepare a list of recent contributions to the team.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Green acknowledged Bella's contributions to women's wrestling, admitting her return was a positive for the division.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Barstool's Dave Portnoy offers tips on how to create a successful podcast.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here, our experts offer tips to incorporate the decor trend that's making a big splash this year.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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Whatever controversies swirl around her currently, incumbency has its perks.—
David Mark,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Skype launched in 2003 in Estonia and quickly caught on as a way to make free calls worldwide, a notable perk considering international calling on traditional phones used to be expensive.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Neither MacKenzie Scott nor Elon Musk, both of whom announced donations large enough to land them on this list, provided enough information for the Chronicle to include them.—
David Campbell,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2025
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Kiwanis Club donations support La Jolla High and Muirlands Middle schools The Kiwanis Club of La Jolla Foundation donated a total of $40,000 to several organizations at its Feb. 28 meeting, and two La Jolla schools were among the beneficiaries.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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This article has been updated to show the new annual pension amount was adjusted to roughly $67,500 per year.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article As a chef, Antonio Castro was never offered a pension and could never save much for retirement.—
Michael Cuglietta,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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