as in dividends
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 bonuses
Hollywood along with the performance bonuses that were awarded.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Sometimes these talks could veer off in unexpected directions, with recommendations made for United to loan more players to the Championship or give out bonuses to staff if the first team wins a trophy.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Signing bonuses are incredibly common in industries where salary is rigid, and companies use them as a tool to attract top talent.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Staffers who are receiving the bonuses this season either applied with an application or were nominated by a coworker, friend or author for their work, according to the ABA.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Redirect Bonuses And Refunds Windfalls such as bonuses, tax refunds, or one-time financial gifts provide an excellent opportunity to boost your retirement savings.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Already automakers are touting their holiday/year-end clearance sales promotions, with dealerships and salespeople expected to go all out to strike deals to both clear excess inventory and to qualify for bonuses for meeting year-end sales goals.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
That goes without mentioning additional bonuses for getting further to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, as well as potentially winning the big one for the first time since 2015.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Expect to see performance and hybrid compensation structures increasing, where brands pay creators a small flat fee to create content and incentivize conversions with percentage commissions or bonuses for hitting certain sales goals.
—David Doty, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Sometimes these talks could veer off in unexpected directions, with recommendations made for United to loan more players to the Championship or give out bonuses to staff if the first team wins a trophy.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Signing bonuses are incredibly common in industries where salary is rigid, and companies use them as a tool to attract top talent.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Staffers who are receiving the bonuses this season either applied with an application or were nominated by a coworker, friend or author for their work, according to the ABA.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Redirect Bonuses And Refunds Windfalls such as bonuses, tax refunds, or one-time financial gifts provide an excellent opportunity to boost your retirement savings.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Already automakers are touting their holiday/year-end clearance sales promotions, with dealerships and salespeople expected to go all out to strike deals to both clear excess inventory and to qualify for bonuses for meeting year-end sales goals.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
That goes without mentioning additional bonuses for getting further to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, as well as potentially winning the big one for the first time since 2015.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Expect to see performance and hybrid compensation structures increasing, where brands pay creators a small flat fee to create content and incentivize conversions with percentage commissions or bonuses for hitting certain sales goals.
—David Doty, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
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Yet that change paid instant dividends as the Türkiye international sprinted into space down the right, latching onto a through ball from Samuel Mbangula and driving the ball into the top corner.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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That should pay tangible dividends for all VCs, regardless of political affiliation.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
3 Jan. 2025
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By doing so, these principles can become ingrained in workplace culture by the time Generation Beta enters the workforce, rather than being treated as mere perks or afterthoughts.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Starting today, Ford says its Power Promise promotion will run through March 31st, 2025, giving US customers who buy a new model year 2024 or 2025 Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or E-Transit more time to take advantage of the perks.—
Umar Shakir,
The Verge,
3 Jan. 2025
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At the top of the goal contributions chart sits Robinson, who has played six assists to his Fulham team-mates without scoring a goal of his own.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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His contributions to Malayalam-language cinema and literature redefined storytelling in the southern Indian state of Kerala where he was born.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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There are many easy-to-implement tax tips, like the ones listed above, that only take a few hours of your time but can save you thousands on your taxes.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Implement these tips to build resilience, reduce stress, and secure a debt-free future.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Bonuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonuses. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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