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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
Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require.
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Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Companies may not advertise prices that fail to disclose service, processing, or convenience fees, surcharges, and mandatory gratuities upfront.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Daily gratuities or service charges are one of the most common surprises for new cruisers.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Keep in mind that prices may not include gratuities and taxes.
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Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Matthew Lambert pleaded guilty to three counts of official misconduct and one count of receiving unlawful gratuities, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said in a news release.
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Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
For some packages, the itinerary may include accommodations, tours and admission costs, transportation to and from the activities and some gratuities.
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 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
Daily gratuities or service charges are one of the most common surprises for new cruisers.
—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Keep in mind that prices may not include gratuities and taxes.
—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Matthew Lambert pleaded guilty to three counts of official misconduct and one count of receiving unlawful gratuities, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said in a news release.
—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
For some packages, the itinerary may include accommodations, tours and admission costs, transportation to and from the activities and some gratuities.
—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuities
Noun
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Read more about the heat dome and tips on staying cool in this visual explainer.
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And if that doesn't work out, investigators and the Guthrie family are still asking for tips from the public.
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Both received less in non-equity bonuses tied to the company’s performance last year.
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Intro bonuses typically don't instantly appear in your account, though.
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An appeals court in April sentenced Yoon’s wife, Kim Keon Hee, to four years in prison after convicting her on various charges, including receiving luxury gifts from a Unification Church official.
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To surrender to those gifts, as Rowland put it, was to shatter boundaries that had previously kept Black artists segregated to genre and medium.
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Shares of Levi’s have returned 66%, including dividends, since Gass became CEO in January 2024.
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Instead, the emphasis on awareness and human connection will create long-term dividends with the business’s target audience.
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Being part of Braddock’s family came with perquisites.
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To become European champions, a team needs all the perquisites — ability, depth and money — but must possess perfect timing, too.
Cite this Entry
“Gratuities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuities. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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