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
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.
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Meghan Hunter, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Each plan could include exclusive content, community access, and premium perks that reflect the user’s lifestyle and identity.
—Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
These organizations negotiate member-only discounts and perks by leveraging their collective buying power.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
One of those decisions, which Quimby and Reber characterize as the straw that broke the camel’s back in catalyzing the unionization push, was the removal of a key perk of their employment — a free drink from the bar at the end of the night.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
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Meghan Hunter, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Each plan could include exclusive content, community access, and premium perks that reflect the user’s lifestyle and identity.
—Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
These organizations negotiate member-only discounts and perks by leveraging their collective buying power.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
One of those decisions, which Quimby and Reber characterize as the straw that broke the camel’s back in catalyzing the unionization push, was the removal of a key perk of their employment — a free drink from the bar at the end of the night.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk
Noun
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As a bonus, macroscopes can also be aesthetically pleasing and fun to experience.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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No box spring needed and there’s bonus storage space underneath.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dividends, naturally, ebb and flow alongside the success of the company.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Comfort Systems — The HVAC stock surged more than 18% following a better-than-expected third-quarter earnings report and a dividend increase.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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