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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
got a $100 gratuity in addition to his regular pay
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Recent Examples of gratuity
The legislation would also require restaurants to disclose who is receiving the gratuity or service charge and break down the percentages.
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Automatic gratuity or service charges may only be included for parties with six or more guests.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Add in thoughtful touches like daily breakfasts, two delightful dinners, baggage transfers, and even select gratuities handled for you, and the experience becomes effortlessly luxurious.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Courtesy of Canyon Spirit The Signature Experience (the company’s version of coach service) includes daily breakfast, lunch, snacks, and both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages aboard, motorcoach transfers to the hotels, luggage transfers, and gratuities for the service team.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Automatic gratuity or service charges may only be included for parties with six or more guests.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Add in thoughtful touches like daily breakfasts, two delightful dinners, baggage transfers, and even select gratuities handled for you, and the experience becomes effortlessly luxurious.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Courtesy of Canyon Spirit The Signature Experience (the company’s version of coach service) includes daily breakfast, lunch, snacks, and both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages aboard, motorcoach transfers to the hotels, luggage transfers, and gratuities for the service team.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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While the league’s postseason tips off in full this weekend, the Hornets will only be spectators.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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My search for these cases began with a tip about Mary’s death.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As a bonus for new members, the travel bundle also comes with three months of unlimited streaming access to Pvolve’s library of over 1,500 classes.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a regulatory filing on Thursday, Lionsgate disclosed that as of April the exec will receive an annual base salary of $1,200,000 with a target annual bonus that’s 85 percent of his base salary.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Scroll on for some of the best gifts for moms ready to be wrapped and passed for Mother's Day.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the standard Dividend Discount Model, a stock is worth the sum of future dividends, discounted for the time value of money.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This mix of current income and reliable dividend growth delivers both immediate cash flow and rising income that can help combat inflation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That depends on the current benefit received and the amount of the beneficiary's pension.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This includes $23 trillion in corporate stocks and mutual funds, $18.9 trillion in real estate, and significant holdings in pensions, private businesses, and other assets.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Dwight, a former U.S. Air Force captain, subsequently became a sculptor well known for his contributions to art and history.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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If the money did go to political causes, the contributions could jeopardize the Hope Florida Foundation’s nonprofit status.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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