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
Which airline will offer free Wi-Fi on most of its flights, becoming the latest major carrier to add the perk?
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Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
My assignment to do a new hike each week is, admittedly, one of the perks of my job.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
For an annual subscription, members vote and comment on film and TV projects and receive perks, including two free tickets to every film.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Rossman recommends the American Express Platinum credit card, which offers a variety of travel credits and perks for a hefty $695 annual fee.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
My assignment to do a new hike each week is, admittedly, one of the perks of my job.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
For an annual subscription, members vote and comment on film and TV projects and receive perks, including two free tickets to every film.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Rossman recommends the American Express Platinum credit card, which offers a variety of travel credits and perks for a hefty $695 annual fee.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perk
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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