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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
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
That brought Carnival’s daily gratuities to $17 for standard staterooms and $19 for suites.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 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
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
That brought Carnival’s daily gratuities to $17 for standard staterooms and $19 for suites.
—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 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.
—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuities
Noun
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Here, then, are some tips for calling the IRS.
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To stay safe while using fireworks, authorities offered several safety tips.
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Nor slashing domestic draft bonuses from last year’s payout of $401 million to $200 million.
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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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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Josh Shapiro's complicated political calculus The approach has already paid some major dividends for Pennsylvania beyond the Amazon deal.
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Finally, oil companies are judged by investors who often want cash returns, dividends, buybacks, and capital discipline.
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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.
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“Gratuities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuities. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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