How to Use bonus in a Sentence
bonus
noun- We receive annual bonuses at the end of the year.
- As a bonus for good behavior you can stay up late.
- The product has the added bonus of providing extra vitamins.
- Staff members were given a bonus for finishing the project on schedule.
- The company offered bonuses to entice new workers.
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The bonus is the bread does take time, but not hands on.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2023
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The 25-year-old added a bonus track to the album ‘s disc two this week.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2024
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To Glaser, the fact that the dogs are charming is simply a bonus.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 8 May 2023
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Locking up a spot at the Paris Olympics was a nice bonus.
—Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 19 July 2022
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And as if the low price isn't a good enough value, the coat comes with a bonus scarf.
—Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022
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If so, the movie’s guilty-pleasure thrills are just a bonus.
—Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2023
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Try to think of the extra greens as a bonus, not a burden.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022
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Those who dared to wear them get bonus points for the risk-taking.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023
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This one even comes with bonus art cards to appease the mega fans.
—Mark Stock, Men's Health, 7 Sep. 2022
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This was, by no means, an attempt to drive down a bonus.
—Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2023
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The package includes, both for this year and next year, a 4% raise and a 3% bonus.
—Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022
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This huge right hand was the result and led to the KO win and the performance bonus.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Dwight edged out Ilona ever so slightly and won the round and the bonus points.
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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The brand gets bonus points for the pop of forest green on the heel beneath an all-white sole.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 18 Jan. 2023
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The Caesars welcome bonus is a risk-free bet up to $1,250.
—Catena Media, oregonlive, 29 Jan. 2023
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Each area has a base that players tag for bonus points.
—Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 15 Jan. 2023
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After that, log in after the new year to receive a $100 bonus on the house.
—cleveland, 29 Dec. 2022
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Plus, tiles are super easy to clean, so bonus points for messy eaters.
—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 8 June 2023
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Doing a song in one take is just a bonus of the level of talent.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2022
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The package would also give a one-time 3% bonus to those who have been on the job more than a year.
—Christopher Weber, ajc, 24 Mar. 2023
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The wide strap has bonus style points and keeps a secure fit on any helmet.
—Aaron H. Bible, Popular Mechanics, 12 Jan. 2023
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The Musketeers have seven team fouls so DePaul will be in the bonus for the rest of the game.
—Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2023
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In the case of hotel credit cards, the bonus may be free hotel nights.
—Mia Taylor, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2023
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The second item is the bonus structure of an entry-level deal.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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The only fighter who scored a finish who didn’t get a bonus was Jamall Emmers.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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