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’s not to say there aren’t some perks with being a bit well known.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
Other on-property perks include a fitness center and a pool deck with major Palm Royale vibes.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Easy on the eyes with its sleek, Scandinavian-style design, the spa and bathhouse is a stand-out perk with a saltwater soaking pool, al-fresco hot pool, cedar sauna, and cold plunge.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Some players have also discovered an unintentional perk of the gold card—social clout.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for perk
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
Other on-property perks include a fitness center and a pool deck with major Palm Royale vibes.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Easy on the eyes with its sleek, Scandinavian-style design, the spa and bathhouse is a stand-out perk with a saltwater soaking pool, al-fresco hot pool, cedar sauna, and cold plunge.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Some players have also discovered an unintentional perk of the gold card—social clout.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for perk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk
Noun
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Adding in all bonuses, that figure rose above €100m per year.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Follow the links above to apply the BetMGM bonus code NW150.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Noun
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When combined, the dividend and share repurchase yield could reach 4.8%.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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For the 2024 dividend, the payment amount is $1,403.83 with an additional $298.17 Energy Relief Payment, bringing the total to $1,702.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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