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as in tips
a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due
for parties of eight or more, we automatically add a 15% gratuity onto the bill
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as in bonuses
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 gratuities
Some hotels explicitly prohibit such gratuities, with employees risking termination if caught accepting them.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Unless expressly stated, transportation, ground transfers, meals, gratuities, incidentals, resort or facility fees, security deposits, and all other expenses are the sole responsibility of the winner.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Drinks outside mealtimes, as well as extras like laundry and gratuities, are charged separately.
—AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
The short answer is tipping isn’t expected at most all-inclusive resorts, as gratuities are typically included in the overall price of your package.
—Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
The new tax law could restructure compensation in an emerging industry to draw even more heavily on gratuities.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Overage charges, taxes, and gratuities are not included.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Unless expressly stated, transportation, ground transfers, meals, gratuities, incidentals, resort or facility fees, security deposits, and all other expenses are the sole responsibility of the winner.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Drinks outside mealtimes, as well as extras like laundry and gratuities, are charged separately.
—AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
The short answer is tipping isn’t expected at most all-inclusive resorts, as gratuities are typically included in the overall price of your package.
—Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
The new tax law could restructure compensation in an emerging industry to draw even more heavily on gratuities.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Overage charges, taxes, and gratuities are not included.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuities
Noun
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Packed practical tutorials, tool tips and ideas drawing from Hanna’s experience the paperback teaches sewers of all levels a range of genius jean repair, repurpose and restyling skills.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Off Brazil’s northeastern coast, where the sediment-heavy water of the vast Amazon River tips out into the Atlantic, are two very different types of treasure.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Earlier this year the Department of Transportation offered bonuses to retirement aged controllers to stay on the job longer to help relieve the existing shortage, but the shutdown seems to be working against that effort.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The other part is the 50% deposit match offer, which can be used to get up to $200 in bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are a lot of options when looking for gifts for 7-year-olds, but some of my favorites include the viral Wall Crawler Gecko, the Bop It, and a scary-cool blind box doll set.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Before the busy holiday season is in full swing, shop the 50 best holiday gifts at Amazon.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Over a 10-year period, the dividends would increase deficits by $6 trillion if rebate checks are distributed annually, according to the CRFB's analysis.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the dividends could come in many forms, not just checks.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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Barber characterized the shift as a significant reversal from the cost-cutting approach that has dominated executive benefits and perquisites since the early 2000s and the 2008 financial crisis.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Such blatant grabs by the state send a clear signal to those who are tempted to think that the perquisites of Russian elite status—money and businesses—belong exclusively to them.—
ANDREI KOLESNIKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gratuities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuities. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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