donatives

noun

Definition of donativesnext
plural of donative
1
as in bonuses
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 donations
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donatives
  1. bonuses
  2. donations
  3. dividends
  4. presentations
  5. contributions
Noun
  • This marks the first time since 2021 that bonuses in the overall finance industry will grow on a yearly basis.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Wall Street bonuses could jump as much as 35% this year as the financial services sector basks in strong markets and solid revenue growth.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • Adams is facing five federal counts of bribery, corruption, wire fraud and soliciting and accepting donations from foreign nationals.
    Mark Morales, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Food and Shelter Several national organizations are providing food and shelter and are accepting donations to send essential supplies.
    Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of donations
Noun
  • Recent research suggests 34% of the S&P 500's gain from 1940 to 2023 was attributable to dividends.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Delivered over $2 billion to shareholders through dividends, share repurchases and retirement of convertible shares during her tenure.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • So why has no one done much to change this in all the years since PowerPoint presentations became popular in the business world?
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In the future, professionals will be required to go beyond basic Excel functions and PowerPoint presentations.
    Dimitri Raziev, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • The DreamWorks Animation 30th Anniversary Panel will feature SCAD alumni who have made creative contributions at DreamWorks Animation.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Even a small increase in your monthly contributions now can translate into thousands more for your future self.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of contributions
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