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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals
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as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative
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Years ago, Cleveland GM Andrew Berry pushed Garrett’s cap hits into the future by prorating Garrett’s bonuses.—
Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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As a bonus, this serum can also help visibly plump up your complexion, improve facial contours and reduce the appearance of fine lines.—
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Starmer presented Trump with a significant gift ahead of his trip, announcing on Tuesday that Britain would hike its defense spending to 2.5% by 2027, and to 3% by the middle of the next decade.—
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Many founders may seek to hand off their organization, but do it only after working with the board to implement a new strategic plan as a parting gift.—
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Trump floats social media idea at Saudi summit What has House Speaker Mike Johnson said about DOGE dividend checks?—
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This dividend grower, which has boosted its payout by 149% over the past decade, is selling off on tariff sizzle.—
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Store chain Fred Meyer, which will get a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, announced a $50,000 donation to the Oregon Food Bank.—
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The company also demonstrates its commitment to the first responder community through charitable initiatives, including a $2 million donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and over $1 million to the American Red Cross to support communities affected by recent Los Angeles wildfires.—
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Editor’s note: Throughout the week, The Athletic highlighted the Harlem Globetrotters and their contributions to basketball, vision for entertainment and overall commitment to goodwill.—
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The production team includes contributions from leading philosophers, theoretical physicists and Vedic scholars.—
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At present, the line of 500 possible asteroid positions (pictured below) on Dec. 22, 2032, measures 1.2 million miles long.—
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Commenters were quick to praise the gift, with many noting that hiring musicians as presents could be a beautiful way to support artists.—
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There are also times when the presentation of the credits alone has some sort of meaning tied to the film.—
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The presentation is a bit of a flop, but the mapo tofu is an exemplary version of the Sichuan dish, with soft, silky tofu in a deeply savory red sauce.—
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“Donative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donative. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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