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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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Starbucks on Thursday rolled out a bonus and tipping program for its employees, and announced a deal that hands off a big slice of its store business in China to an investment firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

This bonus episode of Amicus, with full access exclusive for Slate Plus members, is a comprehensive exploration of Wednesday’s arguments in the Trump v.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

"They should probably change my clean-sheet bonus, if I'm being honest. So I'll have to have a talk with the general manager about that," joked left-back Kamdem.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Not only did you ace the quiz, but your bonus answer to question number four was hysterical.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein