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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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Otherwise, keep an eye out for additional care tips from the manufacturer's instructions for your specific robovac.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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The police chief began to field tips about simian sightings as far away as Florida.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Bet just $5 on one of tonight's NBA games and get the bonuses if your initial bet settles as a win.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Arena employees are also allegedly hurt by the Stars, who are portrayed as vetoing annual bonuses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 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
Noun
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Advertisement Climate finance that supports agriculture delivers triple dividends for mitigation, adaptation, and food security.—
Kaveh Zahedi,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Management's net cash-neutral strategy provides confidence that free cash flow will continue to fund dividends and buybacks.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 7 Nov. 2025.
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