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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
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.
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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
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
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Meteor viewing times and tips The Orionids get their name because the meteors seem to radiate from a point near the bright star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion.—
Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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Other factors that can influence how much someone tips at a bar are the quality of service, the time of day and the relationship between the bartender and customer, said the same source.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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There is no odds restriction with this bet, so any market available within FanDuel Sportsbook will qualify to win the bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Travelers can also find deals during wave season, which typically lasts from January through March, when cruise lines offer discounts on fares or bonuses such as onboard credit.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Data from ThredUp shows that 40 percent of shoppers’ holiday budgets will go toward purchasing secondhand gifts.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Highlights include Mexican food and vendors selling gifts and crafts along with piñata for the kids, a catrina costume contest, dog costume contest and raffle.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Those projects were at earlier stages than the ones in Asia, and the company has been borrowing to cover its huge dividends — mostly to the Saudi government — amid lower oil prices.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Spurs don’t owe that money back; ENIC would only be able to recoup it via dividends, which Spurs don’t pay, or via an eventual sale of the club.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
11 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 18 Oct. 2025.
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