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
In France, the National Film Board (CNC) created a parity bonus, while in the U.K. the BFI has set inclusion standards on film funding.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The wage bill — up 30 per cent on 2022-23 — included bonuses for achieving Champions League qualification.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The rear camera takes photos and shoots videos at up to 4K resolution (a big bonus for photography enthusiasts).
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
The Publix received a $10,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The wage bill — up 30 per cent on 2022-23 — included bonuses for achieving Champions League qualification.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The rear camera takes photos and shoots videos at up to 4K resolution (a big bonus for photography enthusiasts).
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
The Publix received a $10,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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Here are some of the dividend stocks that made the cut.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Many brokerage accounts allow for automatic dividend reinvestment.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Dozens of extras, dressed in purple and white, were seen participating in a scenes across several campus locations.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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An employee at the medical center, Rachel, who requested to be identified by only her first name for fear of retaliation, juggled three signs and a purple cowbell at the rally, handing out extras to people who walked by.—
Angela Palermo and,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Mar. 2025
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Through the foundation, Paul has made contributions to education and healthcare in Jamaica, partnering with nonprofits to contribute approximately $40 million in medical equipment, medication, training and supplies to the Jamaican public health sector.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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He was knighted in 2019 in Venice, largely for his contributions to soccer.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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Here are a few tips to support your digestive health:23 Watch your diet: Avoid spicy, high-fat, and acidic foods.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The biggest perk about wearing dresses is feeling put together with just one piece.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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As a shopping writer, one of the biggest perks of my job is having the opportunity to shop online during work hours, all in the name of research.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pat McAfee initially praised Travis Kelce for making a $3.3 million donation for the homeless, but the tight end admitted that the report was not true.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The agency negotiated that $10 million of the $67 million would be a donation to the Hope Florida Foundation.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Worsening this mayor’s position is his team including the pension payment in his 2024 budget with the assumption CPS would reimburse the city.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Barco was told that his burns and hearing loss qualified him for an honorable medical retirement from the Army, which would leave him with a lifelong pension and free healthcare with the VA.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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