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 Wages, signing-on bonuses, agent fees and so on all inflate a total costing far beyond the club-to-club number. — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Pre-order bundles also include exclusive launch bonuses, including a custom smoker cover and a pair of heat-resistant gloves. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 But her two favorite stats are her 11 victories and seven fight bonuses – three performance of the night awards and three fight of the night awards – which both place her second all-time in the division. — Brian Martin, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2026 The school’s leadership quickly agreed the bulk of the Snap windfall would go into the endowment and a dedicated pool was drawn up to fund retention bonuses for teachers. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Ferran Torres is set to depart for Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth €50 million plus €5 million in bonuses, allowing Barça to recover his initial transfer cost. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Find out about these Bank of America opportunities — and learn how cash bonuses work — below. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 The median annual compensation of the 16 executive leaders was $159,737, which included base salary, bonuses and other compensation. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
  1. dividends
  2. perks
  3. gifts
  4. contributions
  5. tips
Noun
  • That money is paid out in quarterly dividends to its shareholders.
    — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The dividends are being paid out in waves by state, State Farm said.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • Along with the bouquets and other perks, the homeowners are able to enjoy flower gardens without the responsibility of maintaining them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As Peacock continues to test and evolve the program, NBCU said, additional rewards are expected to be added over time, including Universal Parks perks and experiences, NBCU content previews and early access to NBCU live events.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of perks
Noun
  • And besides that, everybody else benefits from being able to enjoy their special gifts.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • About 90% of her California education gifts, though, went to higher education.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • The 28-year-old midfielder went into the game leading MLS this season in goal contributions (22), assists (11) and goals scored outside the box (six).
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Donalds has not explicitly pushed for new tax breaks for data centers, but his campaign has received contributions from AI companies.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • Read More TopicsVenice Film Festival Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Aura designs, colorful gems, metallic accents, and creative French tips can make just as much of a statement on shorter lengths.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of tips

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