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 Make the call with Underdog and wager $10 to earn $50 in bonuses when using promo code FOXNEWS. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonus

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Noun

But since making that promise in November 2025, as of this month, such dividends have yet to materialize.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Later that same day, August 4, Zuckerberg proposed a dividend of 20 shares of Class C stock for each share of Class A and B shares, paid to all shareholders.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dividend

Noun

From 2016 to 2025, Netflix partnered with more than 80 Korean production companies on shows employing upward of 20,000 actors and crew members, along with 70,000 extras and day workers.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Denali Suites are the splurge, with all of the extras above plus a refrigerator and private balcony looking toward Denali National Park and Preserve.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of extra

Noun

The 2026 midterms are on track to be the most expensive on record, driven by enthusiasm for Democratic candidates and massive contributions by Republican megadonors, especially Elon Musk.

— Stephen Fowler, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
In contrast, the value of Musk's contribution will depend on SpaceX's often volatile share performance.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of contribution

Noun

Here’s a quick primer on the leading agents and tips for how to start.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Police officials credited community cooperation for accelerating the case, citing a substantial influx of tips and public digital evidence submitted in the hours following the gunfire.

— Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of tip

Noun

In addition to Kay Jewelers coupon codes, sales, and other deals, the jeweler also offers a rewards program with perks.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026
That suggests only a small minority of Xbox users want to use cloud streaming for a significant portion of their gaming time, even when it was included as a free perk with their existing subscription.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of perk

Noun

Combined with its co-founders' pledge to donate 80% of their equity and an employee donation matching program, roughly 20% of Anthropic's shares will be dedicated to public purposes, excluding any additional shares added later.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
If a governor does not opt in, that state's taxpayers can still make donations to SGOs and receive the tax credit, but families in that state won't qualify for scholarships or vouchers to pay for educational expenses.

— Cory Turner, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of donation

Noun

Opinion polls predict tight race Domestically, Vucic has pledged higher pensions and public sector salaries, investment in state healthcare and subsidies for young couples.

— Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
The movement, which began over staffing shortages at one high school, has grown to include students and workers demanding better schools, higher wages and pensions.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

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