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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 puts automatic service charges — like mandatory gratuity charges restaurants impose on larger parties — in question, experts say.
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Ana Teresa Solá,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
In addition to wage increases to keep up with the cost of living in the Boston region, the union is looking for better scheduling based on an employee’s seniority, better gratuity for workers in Fenway’s premium sections, and guardrails against the use of automation.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
Stand worker Amanda Savage said the loss of gratuities watching over the machines has cut her wages in half.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
Tickets are priced at $100 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and can be purchased via OpenTable.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Ana Teresa Solá,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
In addition to wage increases to keep up with the cost of living in the Boston region, the union is looking for better scheduling based on an employee’s seniority, better gratuity for workers in Fenway’s premium sections, and guardrails against the use of automation.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
Stand worker Amanda Savage said the loss of gratuities watching over the machines has cut her wages in half.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
Tickets are priced at $100 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and can be purchased via OpenTable.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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Dust storm safety tips for drivers If driving on the freeway, exit if possible.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Both options provide the ability to file an anonymous tip.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The champion bull rider earns a gold buckle and $1 million bonus.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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There's also a third body involved when contractor Bodgan digs up a bonus set of bones in the cemetery, providing a potential motive for the Ventham killing and creating a third mystery to solve in the process.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This expansion is made possible through a lead gift from the Maguire Foundation.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Another is Jacquemus’ signature and handwritten elements, appearing both on the gift box and on the white linen draped around bottles.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Making the time to reflect and articulate your vision pays great dividends in getting quality ideas during the career change brainstorming process.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, before announcing the deal with Sycamore, Walgreens suspended its practice of paying cash dividends to stockholders for the first time in 92 years.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sticking points were the mayor’s push for a $200 million high-interest loan and a commitment to cover a $175 million pension payment for nonteacher school staff.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of Wells Fargo’s fake accounts scandal, where employees had created millions of fake accounts to meet sales goals, CEO John Stumpf walked away with just over $160 million in total salary, stock and pension.—
Ian Chaffee,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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John Tufts Labor Day, a holiday celebrating the contributions of American workers, is almost here.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile in Denmark, Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk’s market capitalization eclipsed that of its home nation’s entire GDP in 2024, and the country’s large and growing weight loss drug industry continues to have an outsized contribution to the economy.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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