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
All previous agreements, such as bonuses, remain from each coach’s last contract.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
You are sharply reminded that every day is a bonus really.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
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, 6 Feb. 2025
The deal is worth $6.25 million with an additional $2 million for performance bonuses, per The Athletic, meaning the Twins, who seem to have little payroll flexibility, have now committed $9.25 million this week to free agents.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
You are sharply reminded that every day is a bonus really.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
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, 6 Feb. 2025
The deal is worth $6.25 million with an additional $2 million for performance bonuses, per The Athletic, meaning the Twins, who seem to have little payroll flexibility, have now committed $9.25 million this week to free agents.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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Yet the Trump administration's plan to shut it down not only jeopardizes those valuable dividends but severely kneecaps us in the pacing challenge that is China.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Expedia Chief Executive Ariane Gorin said demand for travel during the latest quarter was stronger than expected, and the company is bringing back its dividend for investors.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One of the gifts of being gay is the nonreproductive part.—
Jason Parham,
WIRED,
14 Feb. 2025
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Through the grace of God, everyone has specific gifts and talents.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2025
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The clips included him walking alongside Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders, showing the large group of extras, and rehearsing with friends.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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The offer excludes add-ons, extras, substitutions, Kid's Pizzas, gluten-free, taxes, and fees, and is not valid with any other offer or reward, or third-party delivery, the company said.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s note: Throughout the week, The Athletic highlighted the Harlem Globetrotters and their contributions to basketball, vision for entertainment and overall commitment to goodwill.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The federal government’s contribution is normally around 4% of Connecticut’s K-12 education budget, which totals over $13 billion annually and is mainly funded by the state and local municipalities.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2025
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To sum it up, the American manicure favors a softer color palette, while the French manicure is often synonymous with vivid white tips.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
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Anyone with information as to the second man’s whereabouts is asked to call BSO Homicide Detective Zach Scott at 954-321-4200 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What credit card perks did respondents think would most enhance social status?—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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What are the perks of the Applebee's Date Night Pass?—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The group has offered food, donations and faith services at different locations across Sacramento for about 15 years, said founder Kathryn Baldwin.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Feb. 2025
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The effort hopes to raise at least $5 million in the coming months through donations and an auction of animation memorabilia via Sotheby’s.—
Terry Flores,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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To begin to answer this question, evaluate your retirement income sources, including Social Security, pensions and personal savings.—
Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2025
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Between the lines: Federal employees with decades of service fear that pushing back against the administration — especially if asked to compromise security — could cost them their pensions and retirement benefits, the former cyber official said.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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