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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 start at $99 per adult and $50 per child, plus tax and gratuity.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There’s no fee per se, the fortune tellers do expect a small gratuity.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The cruise line also offers complimentary Wi-Fi and covers all port charges and gratuities on board and onshore as standard.
—AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
Prices here and below are per person and do not include taxes, gratuity or any other service fees.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There’s no fee per se, the fortune tellers do expect a small gratuity.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The cruise line also offers complimentary Wi-Fi and covers all port charges and gratuities on board and onshore as standard.
—AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
Prices here and below are per person and do not include taxes, gratuity or any other service fees.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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Lollapalooza’s website has some safety tips listed — like wearing earplugs to protect hearing and taking breaks from being in the sun — but does not have information on crowd safety procedures.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The stunning teahouse was a gift from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to its sister city of Boulder.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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In May, the proud mom shared a Reel on her Instagram of her Mother's Day celebration with her family of nine, which included cards, flowers and gifts from her kids.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Shares are off more than 4% in 2025, and the stock offers a dividend yield of about 1.9%.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
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Elliott likewise pressed Hyundai to abandon its own restructuring effort and increase its dividend, again using financial discipline as a wedge to improve governance and transparency.—
Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Radiologists remain salaried employees with pensions and protections.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Over 90% of the department's budget makes up personnel costs, including wages, benefits and pension contributions.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
Noun
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His 2024 contributions are quantifiable: 8.5 sacks, 40 quarterback hits and 67 pressures, the latter the most by an interior lineman, per Next Gen Stats.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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Found in Baie De Baly National Park, this arboreal gecko is named after wildlife photographer Arne Hartig for his contributions to gecko exploration.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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