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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
That’s because they were charged a 13% plus gratuity.
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Torie Bosch, STAT, 13 June 2026
Matthew Lambert pleaded guilty to three counts of official misconduct and one count of receiving unlawful gratuities, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said in a news release.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
For a seven-night Alaska cruise in 2026, travelers can expect to pay roughly $1,200 to $2,500 per person for a balcony cabin on a premium cruise line, before taxes, gratuities and shore excursions.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 29 May 2026
For example, some restaurants add automatic gratuities for large groups, while others use service fees to help cover employee benefits or operating expenses.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
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Torie Bosch, STAT, 13 June 2026
Matthew Lambert pleaded guilty to three counts of official misconduct and one count of receiving unlawful gratuities, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said in a news release.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
For a seven-night Alaska cruise in 2026, travelers can expect to pay roughly $1,200 to $2,500 per person for a balcony cabin on a premium cruise line, before taxes, gratuities and shore excursions.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 29 May 2026
For example, some restaurants add automatic gratuities for large groups, while others use service fees to help cover employee benefits or operating expenses.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for gratuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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This lightweight formula hydrates both scalp and strands, while ingredients like niacinamide, biotin, panthenol, and green tea extract support stronger, healthier-looking hair from root to tip.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Chip workers at both SK Hynix and Samsung are expecting hefty bonuses this year, thanks to bumper profits at both chipmakers.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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On the car ride to the casino, Sarris is riffing on his friendship with Grateful Dead member Mickey Hart, who bought Sarris a quarter horse as a gift.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Tonight, the gift gave one last time.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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In that case, even absent intra-year distributions to the taxpayer, the dividends appearing in the TP’s account are deemed constructively received when paid by the portfolio companies into the brokerage account.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Finally, oil companies are judged by investors who often want cash returns, dividends, buybacks, and capital discipline.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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What's coming in from Social Security, pensions, or retirement accounts?—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In 1998, he was featured in Time magazine for making big returns as a teen broker and investing in his pension, all while still in high school.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Some of those steps include starting to save as young as possible to take advantage of compound growth, maximizing 401(k) contributions to receive company matches, considering Roth accounts to save on taxes later and keeping debt to a minimum, experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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That means nearly 80% of its work goes completely under the radar, including its contribution to a 2026 box office smash, on which the director took a personal interest in the post-production AI tools.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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