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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
Many cruise lines offer perks and discounts that go far beyond the basics, such as elevated dining experiences, unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and, in some cases, pre- and post-cruise hotels and/or airfare.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
The suit prompted the restaurant to update language on its bill to explain that the service fee was not the same as a gratuity.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Know whether the tip is voluntary or mandatory The IRS takes the position that a tip must be voluntary to be claimed as a deduction, not required by the employer or establishment, such as an automatic gratuity of 20% on a bill for parties of six or more people.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
While one-off evenings out may not require gratuity, UrbanSitter told Nexstar in an email that when tips are given, the average amount is 20%.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
The suit prompted the restaurant to update language on its bill to explain that the service fee was not the same as a gratuity.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Know whether the tip is voluntary or mandatory The IRS takes the position that a tip must be voluntary to be claimed as a deduction, not required by the employer or establishment, such as an automatic gratuity of 20% on a bill for parties of six or more people.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
While one-off evenings out may not require gratuity, UrbanSitter told Nexstar in an email that when tips are given, the average amount is 20%.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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Never once does Mindelle tip into mockery.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets shocked the NBA world with their defense, with a Bruce Brown fast break and with a tip from the supercomputer mind of Jokic, a bystander on the bench.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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But the bonus for Sox fans is that there was no Willson Contreras news.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The bonus to staying in the Greater Surprise area is convenience.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The defendant had just delivered a box of Barbies to the family’s Wise County home — Barbies that Athena’s stepmother had ordered as a Christmas gift for the 7-year-old.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Gold doesn't produce income like dividends or interest, but its appeal lies in its ability to potentially maintain or increase value when real returns elsewhere are under pressure.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hormel is down 27% over the past year, and its 5% dividend yield hasn’t blunted the decline.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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That savings program is supposed to be used to build reserves and reduce Connecticut’s considerable pension debt, which still exceeds $33 billion, according to the governor’s budget office.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Maria Hadden, 49th, on Wednesday wrote an email to her colleagues contending the mayor’s office wants contributions to certain aldermanic staffers’ pensions to come out of their ward expense accounts, according to a copy of the correspondence obtained by the Tribune.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Altman sought enormous contributions from the Emiratis.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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That set a record for a candidate’s contribution in a state race at the time, but Whitman lost to Jerry Brown by nearly 13 percentage points.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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