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as in bonus
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 gratuity
According to Condé Nast Traveler, proper tipping etiquette in the US generally requires diners to leave gratuity separately—either added to the card payment or left in cash after receiving their change.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
That’s because tipping isn’t in their culture, but Americans still might wish to add gratuity for excellent service.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 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
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
That’s because tipping isn’t in their culture, but Americans still might wish to add gratuity for excellent service.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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Here are nine essential tips cabin crew members say will make your flying experience all the better.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Police recruits are paid over $28 an hour with a $2,000 bonus at graduation.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Nike contract included a further €158m as a signing bonus.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Drawing on that money to instead pay for dividends would require the government to issue more debt.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lastly, many investors have questioned the company’s dividend payout ratio, which has remained relatively large despite these ongoing struggles.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Keenan's annual pension and Social Security income, totaling about $80,000, would be too high to qualify for aid.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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O’Neill did not become rich in his public job, living off his pension and a best-selling autobiography and a few TV commercials after quitting.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The holiday season is usually a big one for charitable contributions.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The philanthropy part will probably be connected to his annual Thanksgiving contributions to family foundations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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