bonuses

noun

plural of bonus
as in dividends
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 bonuses Underdog is offering new users a chance to earn $100 in bonuses from a $5 wager using promo code FOXNEWS. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 In recent months, the AP reported extensively on strikes of frontline healthcare and support workers over unpaid salaries, bonuses and dangerous conditions in eastern Congo. — Monika Pronczuk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 No bonuses, fewer titles Despite the large amounts of revenue generated by its employees, Bending Spoons does not pay performance bonuses, which are common at other tech companies. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Again, its $895 annual fee is large (see rates and fees), but with over $4,000 in statement credits, bonuses and other perks, the card can be a great fit for a financially savvy traveler. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
  1. dividends
  2. perks
  3. gifts
  4. contributions
  5. tips
Noun
  • 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
  • Idzik and Young are doing a great job keeping defenses off balance, and the partnership is paying early dividends.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • The transfer follows a report that Combs received special perks and the rapper’s hospitalization with a head injury.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This show's perks include early access and sponsor-free listening (perks may vary between seasons).
    — Josh Baker, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of perks
Noun
  • Scroll on for gifts from these brands, plus rhode, Rare Beauty, BIODANCE, Bath & Body Works and so many more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The gifts build on the museum’s existing holdings while creating connections with its library and garden.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • The city could finance the initial costs through loans, bonds and contributions from developers whose projects would receive electricity from the new utility.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Democratic candidates have raised more money from direct but limited contributions from individuals, while Republicans have raised far more through party committees that are funded by wealthy donors.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • Thank you for joining us here and please keep all of it — the ideas, tips, criticism, and feedback — coming.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The department emphasized that all crime tips undergo human review before investigators act on them.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of tips

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