golden parachute

NOUN

bonus

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 handout special compensation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage loss penalty punishment

NOUN

golden handshake

Synonyms

WEAK

emeritus status golden handcuffs pensioning off putting out to pasture superannuation

NOUN

severance pay

Synonyms

WEAK

discontinuance wage dismissal wage

Example Sentences

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“I have never, ever heard” of a governor providing such a golden parachute to an appointee who resigned, he said.

From Washington Post

Facing problems he caused from all directions, Snyder has the chance to escape on a golden parachute.

From Washington Post

Musk is trying to get out of paying senior executives’ golden parachute deals.

From New York Times

They also supported golden parachute payments to executives, in case the transaction fails to close.

From Reuters

There was no golden parachute for Youngkin, but he didn’t need one.

From Washington Post