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bonus

[boh-nuhs] / ˈboʊ nəs /
NOUN
unexpected extra
Synonyms
STRONGEST
benefit bounty dividend gift gratuity perk premium prize reward
STRONG
commission frosting goody gravy honorarium ice plus tip
WEAK
additional compensation fringe benefit golden parachute handout special compensation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disadvantage loss penalty punishment

Example Sentences

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For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission to the Moon.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

The vendors that provide such services also offer tools that are built to set bonus or incentive compensation, according to the report.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The average Wall Street bonus in New York City in 2025, a 6% increase from a year ago, according to estimates from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Emerging with the number one ranking would be an added bonus.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The dummies had just given him a bonus clue.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.