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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
Many cruise lines offer perks and discounts that go far beyond the basics, such as elevated dining experiences, unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and, in some cases, pre- and post-cruise hotels and/or airfare.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
The suit prompted the restaurant to update language on its bill to explain that the service fee was not the same as a gratuity.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Know whether the tip is voluntary or mandatory The IRS takes the position that a tip must be voluntary to be claimed as a deduction, not required by the employer or establishment, such as an automatic gratuity of 20% on a bill for parties of six or more people.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
While one-off evenings out may not require gratuity, UrbanSitter told Nexstar in an email that when tips are given, the average amount is 20%.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
The suit prompted the restaurant to update language on its bill to explain that the service fee was not the same as a gratuity.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Know whether the tip is voluntary or mandatory The IRS takes the position that a tip must be voluntary to be claimed as a deduction, not required by the employer or establishment, such as an automatic gratuity of 20% on a bill for parties of six or more people.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
While one-off evenings out may not require gratuity, UrbanSitter told Nexstar in an email that when tips are given, the average amount is 20%.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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TurboTax from Intuit guides you through each step of the filing process with straightforward questions and access to explainers, videos and bonus tips.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Have a story idea or tip in Brooklyn?—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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British businesses are to be offered a £3,000 state bonus for hiring a young person who has been out of work for six months as the number of economically inactive young people nears one million.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
17 Mar. 2026
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Samsung's gains come even as its unionized workers in South Korea voted to approve a strike, escalating a dispute over bonuses and increasing the risk of disruptions at the world's largest memory chipmaker.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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If their gifts fall below this threshold, the donor won't get a tax deduction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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For families Monteverdi welcomes kids with age-appropriate turndown gifts, amenities, and activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Micron’s board also approved a 30% increase in its quarterly dividend to 15 cents a share.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Many investors are hungry for the dividend of 61 cents a share.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Court records show that as part of that agreement, Kilpatrick acknowledged that any pension benefits and other forms of income would be garnished.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The legislature decided last year to create the $500 million fund that would normally have been used to pay down pension debt in the same way that the state has set aside about $10 billion since 2021 in additional supplemental funds into the funds for state employees and public school teachers.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Wembanyama was supported by 19 points from Stephon Castle, as solid contributions from the Spurs’ other recent lottery riches.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
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Her large following helped raise her profile in 2022, leading to nearly $3 million in total contributions that election cycle.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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