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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 fixture, which was pretty much over as a contest as Tigers wrapped up a four-try bonus point just after quarter of an hour, is played for the Ed Slater Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The total Wall Street bonus pool in 2025, up 9%, and a record back to 1987.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Back then, if that pitcher had a good day, he might get a contract offer with a hundred-dollar bonus.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson