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
The space became a kind of bonus.
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Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
An added bonus is that the cup is spill-free.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Another bonus is that the panels are also more elastic than a wooden frame, making the houses better capable of withstanding earthquakes.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
An added bonus is that the cup is spill-free.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Another bonus is that the panels are also more elastic than a wooden frame, making the houses better capable of withstanding earthquakes.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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Our collective ethos guided us to develop our ecosystem equitably, ensuring that communities across the Quantum Prairie would reap dividends.—
David Awschalom,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If assets in the estate generate income during probate—such as interest, dividends, or rental income—or if assets such as a home are sold in a later year, additional tax filings may be required.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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His gift is an uncanny ability to solve crimes that leave the LAPD baffled, armed only with the savvy and dry humor reminiscent of the gumshoe detectives of the noir genre.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Graham suggested shifting the project to rely on public funding, offset by federal fees, while leaving private money for extras.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Scotty has talked about makeout sessions with extras while filming The Toy.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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That Dalglish’s vast contribution in Liverpool’s domination of English football over the previous decade would have helped him in sticky spots is a reminder that Slot has little to fall back on.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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During his deposition, Musk was called out for inflating his early contributions to OpenAI.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The play can get intense and competitive, but some people are more interested in the social component of mahjong, being next to neighbors and exchanging stories or game tips.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Inside you’ll find inventory checklists, tips for getting the whole family on board to help, fans’ frequently asked questions and more.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Early users testing the service have touted competitive perks, including 3% cash back on eligible purchases and a 6% interest rate on cash savings — the latter of which is roughly 15 times the national average.—
Carmen Arroyo,
Bloomberg,
26 Apr. 2026
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These were the perks of working for a multinational corporation.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The voting was donation-based, meaning every vote also served as a direct contribution to conservation efforts for the species.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some residents at the April 16 meeting posited that the Park District’s controversial donation pact with billionaire resident Justin Ishbia played a role in the dog beach designs.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Pritzker has already shown paying down pension obligations is good government.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ferreira is a current board member for the charter school and still collects income from the school separate from his state retirement pension, according to a campaign finance disclosure.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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