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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
My favorite part is that there are no menus with prices, no worrying about gratuity, no planning required.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Aug. 2025
The fares include meals and drinks – including alcoholic beverages on board – flights and hotels between cruise segments, Wi-Fi, gratuities and more.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Tickets are $65 per person (includes tax, gratuity and $3 donation to Forgotten Harvest).
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That puts automatic service charges — like mandatory gratuity charges restaurants impose on larger parties — in question, experts say.
—Ana Teresa Solá,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Aug. 2025
The fares include meals and drinks – including alcoholic beverages on board – flights and hotels between cruise segments, Wi-Fi, gratuities and more.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Tickets are $65 per person (includes tax, gratuity and $3 donation to Forgotten Harvest).
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That puts automatic service charges — like mandatory gratuity charges restaurants impose on larger parties — in question, experts say.
—Ana Teresa Solá,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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Camellia dieback and canker disease is characterized by sudden wilting and yellowing of the foliage and die-back of branch tips.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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That outlet said that Crimestoppers tips and data analysis from Salazar's phone led police to him.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Calipari made $8 million in 2024-25, his first season, counting his one-time $1 million signing bonus.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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After redeeming a Game Piece, fans will get the opportunity to play the bonus game (also known as Bonus Play) in the McDonald’s app for a second chance to win rarer but heftier prizes.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Well, there was a real gift from the writers as far as that monologue was concerned.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Take a look at your holiday gift wrap, gift bags, bows, and ribbons.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Three times, including last year, Alaskans received an energy relief payment along with their dividends, according to the state.—
Becky Bohrer,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Palace are continuing to enjoy the dividends from his investment in them.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Generation X was the first to cope without ubiquitous workplace pensions, relying instead on a new savings tool called the 401(k).—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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This reflects the greater depth of US capital markets, supported by large institutional pools such as pensions, endowments, and crossover funds.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Add in solid contributions from tight end DJ Rogers and freshman Ed Small, and TCU has reloaded its passing attack.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Sep. 2025
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The publication, curated by researcher Maria Pirulli, sheds light on da Vinci’s contribution to the fashion, textile, beauty and luxury industries, depicting the artist as an ahead-of-his-time champion of Made in Italy and branding.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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