as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the reward money was an unexpected dividend for our good deed
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Recent Examples of dividend
Given today's volatile market and rising trade tensions, these three dividend-paying stocks offer a powerful mix of income, growth, and defensive appeal.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Philip Morris International provides global exposure and strong margins, while American Electric Power and WEC Energy Group deliver the stability of regulated utilities along with robust dividend growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This blend of yield and steady growth offers both immediate income and the prospect of significant dividend increases over time.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Its regulated structure, high margins, growing dividends, and domestic focus provide a cushion against many global market risks.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Philip Morris International provides global exposure and strong margins, while American Electric Power and WEC Energy Group deliver the stability of regulated utilities along with robust dividend growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This blend of yield and steady growth offers both immediate income and the prospect of significant dividend increases over time.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Its regulated structure, high margins, growing dividends, and domestic focus provide a cushion against many global market risks.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
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As a bonus for new members, the travel bundle also comes with three months of unlimited streaming access to Pvolve’s library of over 1,500 classes.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a regulatory filing on Thursday, Lionsgate disclosed that as of April the exec will receive an annual base salary of $1,200,000 with a target annual bonus that’s 85 percent of his base salary.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Scroll on for some of the best gifts for moms ready to be wrapped and passed for Mother's Day.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
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That depends on the current benefit received and the amount of the beneficiary's pension.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This includes $23 trillion in corporate stocks and mutual funds, $18.9 trillion in real estate, and significant holdings in pensions, private businesses, and other assets.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Dwight, a former U.S. Air Force captain, subsequently became a sculptor well known for his contributions to art and history.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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If the money did go to political causes, the contributions could jeopardize the Hope Florida Foundation’s nonprofit status.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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