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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
Prices here and below are per person and do not include taxes, gratuity or any other service fees.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
Horror stories of mystery charges, lost credit cards, or bars adding gratuities without consent have circulated widely on TikTok and Reddit.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
Groups of two or four can book the experience that includes a welcome sake, two cocktails of choice from the specialty menu, and bar snacks ($75, including tax and gratuity).
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
The high court’s June 26 decision determined, among other matters, that the payment to Snyder from the Buha brothers, owners of Great Lakes Peterbilt, was a gratuity because Snyder received the money, reportedly for consulting work, after the business got the garbage truck contracts and not before.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
Horror stories of mystery charges, lost credit cards, or bars adding gratuities without consent have circulated widely on TikTok and Reddit.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
Groups of two or four can book the experience that includes a welcome sake, two cocktails of choice from the specialty menu, and bar snacks ($75, including tax and gratuity).
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
The high court’s June 26 decision determined, among other matters, that the payment to Snyder from the Buha brothers, owners of Great Lakes Peterbilt, was a gratuity because Snyder received the money, reportedly for consulting work, after the business got the garbage truck contracts and not before.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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Have any news tips or story ideas about the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona?—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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My tip is to go beyond internet research—personally connect with potential clients to understand their mission-critical needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Peacocks were offered as a gift to the UN by India’s permanent mission in the 1980s and, as a result, the UN gardens are full of them.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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But American science, including space science, has paid enormous dividends in keeping the nation strong, prosperous, and worthy of the world’s respect.—
Adam Frank,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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The pension scandal: a quarter-century nightmare The funding squeeze is being felt across every agency as the county projects what will likely be an $8 million to $10 million deficit by the end of 2025, said Matt Fortman, the county's fiscal administrator.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Argentina’s senate approved a pension increase, putting it on a collision course with President Javier Milei and his austerity agenda.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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Cardinals Have Few Stars, Many Contributors The Cardinals have been receiving solid contributions throughout the lineup and rank 10th in MLB in scoring, averaging 4.64 runs per game.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The museum needs to raise $100,000 this year, $125,000 in 2026 and $150,000 in 2027 to get contribution from the county.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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