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
  • 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
  • Hollywood along with the performance bonuses that were awarded.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • Each year, there have been enough donations to fill the Kellys’ truck, Bill Kelly said.
    Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • All donations are being matched up to $500,000 by the Sheth family through Christmas Day.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of donations
Noun
  • Unearned, or investment, income includes interest, dividends, capital gains, annuity distributions (taxable distributions only and only when not from a qualified retirement plan), royalties, and passive real estate rental income.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Capital gains and qualified dividends are included in net investment income, so the NIIT effectively increases the maximum tax rate on those tax-advantaged sources of income.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • The special episode will air live at 5p ET / 2p PT on December 27 with encore presentations at 10p ET / 7p PT and again at 1a ET / 10p PT on PopStar!
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the information brought into public view included details of Arm contracts, Qualcomm roadmaps and design information, and behind-the-scenes communication of the parties through letters, emails, internal presentations, and chats.
    Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • What To Know According to court filings, Arkan plans to admit to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud by collecting campaign contributions for Adams that were made under the name of someone other than the true contributor.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The acquisition was financed through equity contributions from companies like Amazon, Salesforce and Authentic Brands Group (Reebok, Forever 21, Billabong).
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of contributions
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