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 That user is suing multiple sportsbooks, including FanDuel, for leveraging VIP perks to coerce further betting. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Planet Money's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. — Robert Smith, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 People choose these alternatives for their unique look and practical perks like durability, easy upkeep, or a naturally aging finish. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 Every flyer constantly evaluates whether their card offers enough value through travel perks like lounges, plus other benefits, to offset its high cost. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perk
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  1. bonus
  2. dividend
  3. gift
Noun
  • The bonus points for a win eliminated van Gisbergen, who had a 31-point lead over Preece entering the regular-season finale.
    — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Singapore is overhauling its landmark baby bonus scheme, first introduced in 2001, as the city’s fertility rate and number of births fall to record lows.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • Alongside earnings back in May, Nvidia announced an $80 billion buyback authorization and a quarterly dividend increase to 25 cents per share from 1 cent.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That design philosophy has paid environmental dividends, too.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • Anedda’s capacity to turn perspectives around by narrating unwritten angles in the same story is her most characteristic gift.
    — Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
  • According to the committee’s report, Edwards invited young female staffers to dinner and strip clubs, gave them gifts, wrote them notes, and repeatedly tried to see them.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of gift

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