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
In the standard Dividend Discount Model, a stock is worth the sum of future dividends, discounted for the time value of money.
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Amid ongoing market volatility and global trade tensions, this dividend-paying stock delivers a compelling mix of income, growth, and defensiveness.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This mix of current income and reliable dividend growth delivers both immediate cash flow and rising income that can help combat inflation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
American Electric Power combines the consistency of regulated utilities with standout dividend growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Amid ongoing market volatility and global trade tensions, this dividend-paying stock delivers a compelling mix of income, growth, and defensiveness.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This mix of current income and reliable dividend growth delivers both immediate cash flow and rising income that can help combat inflation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
American Electric Power combines the consistency of regulated utilities with standout dividend growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
Noun
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Officials said the gas station that sold the ticket will also take a $10,000 cash bonus for selling the winning ticket.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Prates also earned performance bonuses for each of his four knockouts.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
21 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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Officials cannot use funds to contribute to or support nonprofit organizations, for political activities or gifts of public funds.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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 29 Apr. 2025.
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