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.
  • Dwight edged out Ilona ever so slightly and won the round and the bonus points.
    Calie Schepp, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • From there, new players will have eight $25 bonus bets to use on the Super Bowl.
    cleveland, 5 Feb. 2023
  • As a bonus, this recipe comes together in a matter of minutes and doesn’t require any kneading.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2023
  • As a bonus: Leftovers can be born again as a stellar steak sandwich for tomorrow’s lunch.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2023
  • And as a bonus, you’ll also be assured that the product is of the highest quality and safety.
    Dallas News, 30 Jan. 2023
  • To claim this promotion and access this bonus, simply follow the steps listed below.
    Catena Media, al, 4 Feb. 2023
  • As a bonus, this chimney can be used as a survival stove, providing 30 to 45 minutes of heat.
    Melissa Mayer, Field & Stream, 30 Jan. 2023
  • This bonus may also be applied to those who have a strong lean on the Eagles-Chiefs matchup in two Sundays from now.
    cleveland, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Refer a friend: Receive bonus bets after helping friends sign up with FanDuel.
    oregonlive, 31 Jan. 2023
  • And, bonus, smaller containers are also easier to store—no unsightly jug sitting atop the washer.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2023
  • One is distributed in the public lottery, and last year it was awarded to a Utah resident who had only six bonus points going into the draw.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 6 Feb. 2023
  • So far there are only clips of the song on social media and YouTube, so no word if the bonus cuts on the vinyl will eventually find their way to streaming.
    Angel Diaz, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Win between $5 and $20 in bonus bets following Gronk’s kick during the Super Bowl.
    Catena Media, al, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Veterans could borrow from the government against their bonus certifications, but only at a high rate of interest.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Films whose budgets are not available on Box Office Mojo are ineligible for this bonus.
    Vulture, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The $50 bonus bet will hit your account immediately following your initial deposit of at least $5.
    Catena Media, oregonlive, 5 Feb. 2023
  • The 25-year-old added a bonus track to the album ‘s disc two this week.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2024
  • To Glaser, the fact that the dogs are charming is simply a bonus.
    Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 8 May 2023
  • Those who dared to wear them get bonus points for the risk-taking.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023
  • This was, by no means, an attempt to drive down a bonus.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2023
  • This huge right hand was the result and led to the KO win and the performance bonus.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
  • Plus, tiles are super easy to clean, so bonus points for messy eaters.
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 8 June 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • And bonus: The comfortable mid-thigh shaper helps to flatten and smooth, too.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023

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