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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
Free guides, valuable tips, or unexpected bonuses create a sense of obligation in your potential customers.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
And there is a bonus Hallmark star on board as well.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
Proceeds benefit local charities through The Woman’s Club of Casselberry. 2 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month, The Woman’s Club of Casselberry, 251 Overbrook Drive, Casselberry, $5 for 10 games plus two optional bonus games, 407-947-2747.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Formal programs may include monthly awards, bonuses, or other incentives based on performance metrics.
—Mark Congdon, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
And there is a bonus Hallmark star on board as well.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
Proceeds benefit local charities through The Woman’s Club of Casselberry. 2 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month, The Woman’s Club of Casselberry, 251 Overbrook Drive, Casselberry, $5 for 10 games plus two optional bonus games, 407-947-2747.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Formal programs may include monthly awards, bonuses, or other incentives based on performance metrics.
—Mark Congdon, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
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However, any prospective investors will have to overcome a significant mental hurdle: namely, Armour’s horrific dividend track record.Brett Owens, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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There may be periods in which the dividend payment exceeds free cash flow.Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Sure, big-ticket holiday gifts are fun to receive: There’s nothing quite like ripping off the wrapping paper to unveil a brand-new video game console or a pair of noise-canceling headphones.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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And there’s so many wonderful gifts that come from being tested to your limits of death.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Executive producer Robert Lorenz recalls the challenge of creating packed crowds on the modest budget, with the team using lighting tricks and even inflatable movie extras.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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The airline offers the opportunity to upgrade to premium cabin service and other extras for an additional cost.Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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The event itself continues to grow in influence and visibility, celebrating the achievements of women whose contributions often go overlooked.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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And Rewards In addition to timeliness and personalization, using AI in recognition and rewards programs can help prevent human oversight by identifying milestones and smaller contributions that might otherwise be missed.Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Investigators also received a cyber tip from a service provider involving an incident of child pornography involving Quillen in October.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The professional services and other perks that came with TikTok’s support, however, persuaded her to reconsider.Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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For Amazon Prime members, the perks are even greater, with free shipping included.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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One in three people were repeat donors on the site, and the average donation amount throughout the year was $77.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Meta donated $1 million, the company confirmed to CNBC, Amazon is planning to donate the same amount, according to The Wall Street Journal and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is making a personal donation also of the same amount, according to the company.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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Annual returns have to be predictable, almost like a pension.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Government employees were covered by public pensions and thus were not eligible for Social Security, but brokerages were pitching these employees on limited partnerships as a way around that.Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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