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
Schumacher earned a $50,000 bonus for being named Rookie of the Year, adding to a total take-home prize of $218,800.
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Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Solo travelers can be on the move more frequently, according to the commercial travel platform Lighthouse Intelligence, which makes Holiday Inn Express’ many locations a bonus.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 May 2026
The French vibes of this skirt would look great with a boatneck top and Rothy’s loafers, which get bonus points for being machine washable.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Villa to pip Chelsea to the Premier League’s bonus Champions League slot.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Solo travelers can be on the move more frequently, according to the commercial travel platform Lighthouse Intelligence, which makes Holiday Inn Express’ many locations a bonus.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 May 2026
The French vibes of this skirt would look great with a boatneck top and Rothy’s loafers, which get bonus points for being machine washable.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Villa to pip Chelsea to the Premier League’s bonus Champions League slot.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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The company recently announced a dividend of about 53 cents per share, payable on June 29.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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The country’s Non-Domicile Regime lets new residents avoid paying tax on dividends and interest for up to 17 years.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Captives, gift giving, and diplomacy could help remedy a killing that was seen as an act against a community, not just an individual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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And that's just part of recognizing the gift of each day.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The elaborate staging kept with the song’s energy, with the group bursting out of a giant pink teddy bear outfitted with speakers for paws, interrupting a tea party scene populated by extras with pinkies raised, before launching into the track amid a cascade of colour and floating stuffed animals.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Stupidly Clear Especially with extras and first-timers.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2026
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In other words, the contributor can use five-years’ worth of annual gift tax exclusions ($95,000 in 2026) to front-load contributions to the plans and start compounding tax-free returns with the money.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The $350-million sale had been agreed in December 2019 but not yet finalized, and was at the center of an FBI investigation that led to accusations that Sidhu had provided insider information to the team and in return demanded kickbacks in the form of campaign contributions.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has launched an investigation into the incident and established an anonymous tip line seeking information related to the facility’s operations, maintenance practices and the circumstances leading up to the emergency.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Sign up here for budgeting tips, meal planning and more.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Members can earn and redeem points for free stays and enjoy perks such as complimentary room upgrades, exclusive discounts, and on-site food and beverage credits.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Their donations to elect like-minded officials has led to a rapid growth of states with new or expanded voucher plans, including Texas and New Hampshire.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The bill creates a presumption that benefits will be reduced when a worker is already receiving money for a pre-existing condition from any source, including disability pensions — preventing what the state views as double-dipping.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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As part of that agreement, Kilpatrick acknowledged that any pension benefits and other forms of income would be garnished.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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