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 The contract also stipulates longevity bonuses for staff with at least ten years of service, up to twelve weeks of paid parental leave, stronger health and safety protections, and more bereavement leave. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Oct. 2026 Betr wants to give you a chance to earn $200 in bonuses when using promo code FOXNEWS and wagering on Monday Night Football or MLB Playoff action. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Plus, SoFi membership comes with referral bonuses, rate discounts* and financial planning tools. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 That same year, Arizona State told the NCAA its men’s hockey head coach was paid $503,680 in salary, benefits and bonuses. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled the bill for a 20% incentive, which with bonuses could bring the total rebate to 30%. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026 Consider a system of bonuses for AI usage to incentivize and appreciate AI adoption on a corporate level and create a culture of internal AI champions across departments. — Eleonora Liapina, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Raises were paused at the university in favor of $6,500 merit bonuses for some employees and the university has been offering all employees with more than three years experience, faculty included, buyouts for weeks. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 Most of the settlement revolved around how to calculate bonuses paid for the on-call time. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonuses
  1. dividends
  2. perks
  3. gifts
  4. contributions
  5. tips
Noun
  • The dividends never went out, however, as the administration sent out $100 billion in tariff refunds through the end of July.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In the short term, dividend yields of these companies may look less attractive, but that can change over time as dividends rise and the stock price is likely to be steadier as well.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • Additionally, existing chains are likely to respond by upgrading facilities, expanding loyalty perks and enhancing prepared food options.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The loyalty program from theScore Bet is backed by PENN Rewards, giving you chances for bonus bets and perks at PENN casino properties.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of perks
Noun
  • Bellen's parents focused more on nurturing their children's gifts and interests like entrepreneurship and education and supporting their endeavors.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Over the years, Chivayo gave away dozens of luxury cars, buses, cash and other gifts to celebrities, church leaders, sports figures, politicians and social media followers, frequently broadcasting his largesse online.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • Other options include reducing the level of your contributions, although there is a minimum of 5% of pay for employees and 3% for employers.
    — Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Both are named after Michael Faraday, a 19th-century British scientist who made major contributions to electromagnetics.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • The staff are friendly and are happy to facilitate requests like for in-room Peloton bikes, special calming playlists or local neighborhood tips.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Here are some tips to make this your best hunting season ever.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of tips

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“Bonuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonuses. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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