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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
Overage charges, taxes, and gratuities are not included.
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
One of the provisions in the bill allows tipped workers to deduct gratuity earnings from their federal taxable income, up to $25,000 annually.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Tickets are $65 per person (includes tax, gratuity and $3 donation to Forgotten Harvest).
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That puts automatic service charges — like mandatory gratuity charges restaurants impose on larger parties — in question, experts say.
—Ana Teresa Solá,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
One of the provisions in the bill allows tipped workers to deduct gratuity earnings from their federal taxable income, up to $25,000 annually.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Tickets are $65 per person (includes tax, gratuity and $3 donation to Forgotten Harvest).
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That puts automatic service charges — like mandatory gratuity charges restaurants impose on larger parties — in question, experts say.
—Ana Teresa Solá,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
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To cope with the effects of daylight saving, Granger has tips to make the workplace more pleasant.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Porowski was also kind enough to share some of his favorite holiday hosting gifts and preparation tips for meals.—
Brittany Loggins,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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As for Stellantis, the automaker is replicating the federal tax credit for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles for existing dealer inventory with bonus cash.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Bet $10 to get $150 in bonuses with a win.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The gift was made by the Reuben Foundation, a charitable organization established by billionaire brothers and art collectors David and Simon Reuben, who made their fortunes in Russian aluminum and real estate.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 Oct. 2025
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After ending up with about 4% of the tech giant, she’s given away $19 billion in gifts to more than 2,000 nonprofits over the past five years.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Coterra Energy Another dividend-paying energy company is Coterra Energy (CTRA), an exploration and production company with operations focused in the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale and Anadarko Basin.—
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CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Given the fluctuating nature of the dividends, a percentage to her might make the most sense.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Cassellius said state lawmakers should take another look at pension rules and remove barriers that stop retirees from returning to teach.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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By putting the pension reform on the chopping block, Lecornu threatens to kill off one of Macron’s main economic legacies at a time when France’s public finances are in a perilous state, leaving the president with little in the way of domestic achievements after eight years in office.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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With his 48 total goal contributions – achieved in just 28 games – Messi also challenged but fell just short of Vela’s single-season record of 49 (34 goals, 15 assists in 31 games for LAFC in 2019).—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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And in addition to the prices listed below, Volek notes that applicants should also factor in government, due diligence, and passport issuance fees on top of the base contribution.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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