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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
That puts automatic service charges — like mandatory gratuity charges restaurants impose on larger parties — in question, experts say.
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Ana Teresa Solá,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
In addition to wage increases to keep up with the cost of living in the Boston region, the union is looking for better scheduling based on an employee’s seniority, better gratuity for workers in Fenway’s premium sections, and guardrails against the use of automation.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
Stand worker Amanda Savage said the loss of gratuities watching over the machines has cut her wages in half.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
Tickets are priced at $100 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and can be purchased via OpenTable.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Ana Teresa Solá,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
In addition to wage increases to keep up with the cost of living in the Boston region, the union is looking for better scheduling based on an employee’s seniority, better gratuity for workers in Fenway’s premium sections, and guardrails against the use of automation.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
Stand worker Amanda Savage said the loss of gratuities watching over the machines has cut her wages in half.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
Tickets are priced at $100 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and can be purchased via OpenTable.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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For hair that’s been through the ringer, the treatment mask repairs damage from root to tip, the inside out, and the outside in—regardless of hair type or texture.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the last tip meeting, Kerry congratulates his crew on a job well done.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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The formula gets bonus points for not feeling sticky, not traveling or feathering, and smoothing out lip lines for a plump, pouty effect.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The major infusion of purse money and track improvements at Kentucky Downs has been a real bonus for the Thoroughbred racing circuit in Kentucky.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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These annual gifts can also reduce the size of your taxable estate, saving more of your lifetime exemption for future inheritances.—
Nathalie Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Every September and December, Broadbelt would stuff barrels with care packages, gifts and school supplies to send back to Jamaica.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Stocks of 4 such companies that pay a dividend of greater than 3% are listed here.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Tank Bigsby trade The Eagles’ acquisition of running back/kickoff returner Tank Bigsby could pay immediate dividends for the team with Will Shipley sidelined because of an oblique injury.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Because this comes at a time when few workers have access to pensions (and may have tapped their 401ks), career planning for the post-60 crowd takes on a certain urgency.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Under the terms of the WGA East’s PBS contract, writers on these titles will receive pension and health contributions from their work and residuals for AVOD and SVOD reuse.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Both countries discussed accelerating working-level consultations to ensure work visas are issued appropriately in recognition of Korean workers’ contributions.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The core of this potent lineup has been intact for over a decade, with the strength of each band member’s musical contributions on full display over the course of nearly two hours on stage in Chicago.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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