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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals
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2
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative
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Noun
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And some pre-game bonuses: Keep an eye out for Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' arrival outfit, and whether this Chiefs player tears up during the National Anthem.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025 -
The harm that will be done to research universities in the process may be viewed as a bonus by a populist political movement that has shown a consistent disdain for expertise.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tattoo The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive linemen received a very special gift from star running back Saquon Barkley.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Bridget Jones is going straight to Universal’s streaming service Peacock in the U.S. in a Valentine’s gift to existing subscribers and in a bid to lure to subs.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Yet the Trump administration's plan to shut it down not only jeopardizes those valuable dividends but severely kneecaps us in the pacing challenge that is China.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Expedia Chief Executive Ariane Gorin said demand for travel during the latest quarter was stronger than expected, and the company is bringing back its dividend for investors.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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The group has offered food, donations and faith services at different locations across Sacramento for about 15 years, said founder Kathryn Baldwin.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Feb. 2025
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The effort hopes to raise at least $5 million in the coming months through donations and an auction of animation memorabilia via Sotheby’s.—
Terry Flores,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s note: Throughout the week, The Athletic highlighted the Harlem Globetrotters and their contributions to basketball, vision for entertainment and overall commitment to goodwill.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The collection features contributions from alumni, including a personal testimony from renowned artist Laraaji, image submissions by cinematographer Bradford Young and stylist Marcus Paul, and selected reprints from the late Toni Morrison, a pivotal figure in Howard University’s history.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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At present, the line of 500 possible asteroid positions (pictured below) on Dec. 22, 2032, measures 1.2 million miles long.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Commenters were quick to praise the gift, with many noting that hiring musicians as presents could be a beautiful way to support artists.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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With a slideshow presentation, the school’s Principal Talib ul Hikmah Karriem explained the Nation of Islam’s history and theology.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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As New York Fashion Week had just kicked into full swing Naylor was anticipating attending Sergio Hudson’s presentation.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Donative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donative. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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