gratuities

plural of gratuity

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gratuities Mainstream cruise lines automatically add gratuities to guests’ onboard accounts, but guests can adjust them before disembarkation. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 This includes all hotels, a seat on the private jet, ground transportation, all meals and beverages, all sightseeing activities and local guides, all gratuities, and luggage handling. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Several passengers said the cruise line should simply build gratuities into the advertised fare, rather than charging them separately. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 For example, only those tips that are voluntary are eligible for the deduction, meaning that mandatory gratuities and service fees charged at various places, including many restaurants, are excluded. — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Strengthen limitations on gifts and gratuities from vendors doing business with or seeking to do business with the district to board members and their families. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 Companies may not advertise prices that fail to disclose service, processing, or convenience fees, surcharges, and mandatory gratuities upfront. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuities
Noun
  • Use speakers or headsets where possible, enable airplane mode whenever the phone isn’t in use, or, at the very least, consider where cell phones are positioned while scrolling Pinterest for tips on how to paint the nursery.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
  • There will also be hamburger steak, beef tips, pork chops and chicken and dumplings, too.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Caesars Sportsbook is offering new users a chance to use promo code FOXNEWSDYW to receive 10 profit boost bonuses worth 100% of your winnings.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Channel 4 top brass came in for criticism during layoffs in 2024, when it was revealed its top three earners would accept bonuses.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The presentation extends to Brazilian stationery, gifts, homeware and jewelry brands including Fine Prints, MH Studio, Paper House, Dipa Farm and Ju Scarpa, as well as international additions such as Borsalino, Monies, Sermoneta and Olympia Le-Tan.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • After the transfer, taxpayers can invest and potentially grow the funds for future gifts to their public charity of choice.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • That sovereignty argument has paid political dividends at home.
    — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
  • As analysts at Bank of America noted in previewing the quarter, the last special dividend was paid in January 2024, and the company has historically distributed special dividends every 2 to 3 years.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Being part of Braddock’s family came with perquisites.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
  • To become European champions, a team needs all the perquisites — ability, depth and money — but must possess perfect timing, too.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 May 2026

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“Gratuities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuities. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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