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 Sign up for a Walmart+ membership to save more and get exclusive access to the Walmart Deals shopping event and perks. — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026 The 1200p resolution is just a hair above a standard 1080p, which is a welcome (but still slight) perk. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026 The perks associated with these cards, like dining credits, hotel upgrades and digital partnerships, help offset the cost. — Ryan Baker, CNBC, 3 July 2026 Across Silicon Valley, the era of unlimited perks is quietly unwinding. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for perk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk
  1. bonus
  2. dividend
  3. gift
Noun
  • As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • As a bonus, there are two side pockets and two back zipper pockets as well.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • Truth is, summer is the best time to troll for dividend deals—especially July.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Here are some of the dividend-paying names that made the cut.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • Your family was able to enjoy this gift of extended time together, right?
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Others request videos of late grandparents as gifts for their own parents.
    — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of gift

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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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