as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the salary's not great, but the perks make up for it
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And for Amazon Prime members, the perks are even greater, with free shipping included.
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Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 12 Feb. 2025
There’s money to make sure those living on the taxpayer’s dime get raises and perks.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Serious brokers won’t just have one card with such entertainment perks, as a fan might, but all of them.
—Whizy Kim, Vox, 12 Feb. 2025
Now, that three-pack option is $45 and must be used within 30 days (without that shake perk).
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 12 Feb. 2025
There’s money to make sure those living on the taxpayer’s dime get raises and perks.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Serious brokers won’t just have one card with such entertainment perks, as a fan might, but all of them.
—Whizy Kim, Vox, 12 Feb. 2025
Now, that three-pack option is $45 and must be used within 30 days (without that shake perk).
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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