perk

noun

Definition of perknext
as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed the salary's not great, but the perks make up for it

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Recent Examples of perk First announced in May, the new Memberships subscription feature is starting to roll out in 34 regions today, allowing podcasters to offer perks including additional content, early access, bonus episodes, and reduced ads behind a paywall. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026 Support public media by subscribing to NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. — Adrian Ma, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026 The perks of retail are not just profitability and margins, the president said. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 As much as writers, in particular, cherish that last perk, what the honor represents should matter even more. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perk
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  1. bonus
  2. dividend
  3. gift
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  • Make the call with Underdog and wager $10 to earn $50 in bonuses when using promo code FOXNEWS.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of bonus
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  • 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
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  • The homeowner didn’t charge him rent, and the truck Buchanan drove was a gift, the woman told agents.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Abenante-Villa’s parents buried him with gifts, including a basketball jersey and sports cards.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of gift

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