Thesaurus results for BONUS

bonus

noun

ˈbō-nəs

Definition of bonus

as in dividend

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed this job offers a nice Christmas bonus in addition to the salary

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Recent Examples of bonus BetMGM is treating new users to promo code FOXNEWS that provides a refund on your first losing wager, giving up to $1,500 in bonuses. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Rubin told the news outlet that if the business parts ways with the wooden puppet, store employees will receive a $15,000 bonus and the bird’s artist, Bliss Kolb of Seattle, will receive $1 million. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Explore its waterfalls, glaciers and volcanic landscapes, and treat any aurora sightings as an extraordinary bonus. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonus

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Acknowledging the concerns, Warui noted that Dangote Refinery’s revenues were dollarized and that dividends could also be paid in dollars, mitigating the potential impact of naira devaluation.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
That's why Jim feels comfortable recommending J & J for its great dividend and AAA balance sheet.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of dividend

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Many of the Muslim donors hold senior leadership positions at various Muslim advocacy organizations, but list their day jobs in tech and finance as their sole occupation on the campaign contribution forms.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Walsh’s creative contribution will be visible not only in the individual pieces, but also in how the collection is styled, photographed and presented.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of contribution

Noun

As much as writers, in particular, cherish that last perk, what the honor represents should matter even more.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
During harvest season when Healdsburg’s best reservations are that much trickier to secure, that perk alone is worth its weight in gold.

— Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of perk

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One of the largest donors to a pop-up super PAC supporting Muslim or pro-Palestinian candidates is the president of an Islamic organization that collects obligatory religious donations mandated by Sharia law.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
The overhaul would also tighten restrictions on community development grants and donations by requiring those funds be tied to a specific project.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of donation

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The measure specifically exempts pensions and most individual retirement accounts from the tax, with the exception of Roth IRA and other Roth-type accounts worth $10 million or more — a balance compiled almost exclusively by the 1%.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Don’t act too early Nothing has been confirmed, but there are rumours of changes to capital gains tax rates and pensions tax.

— Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 15 Oct. 2026

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