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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
For a seven-night Alaska cruise in 2026, travelers can expect to pay roughly $1,200 to $2,500 per person for a balcony cabin on a premium cruise line, before taxes, gratuities and shore excursions.
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 29 May 2026
But Crystal’s rates include every restaurant, every bar, tasting dinners with wine pairings, champagne, unlimited in-room dining, even gratuities.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
According to the Internal Revenue Service, mandatory charges added by a business, including automatic gratuities or service charges, are considered separate from voluntary tips because customers do not decide the amount or whether to pay it.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Ask the front desk to add a gratuity to your bill.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 29 May 2026
But Crystal’s rates include every restaurant, every bar, tasting dinners with wine pairings, champagne, unlimited in-room dining, even gratuities.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
According to the Internal Revenue Service, mandatory charges added by a business, including automatic gratuities or service charges, are considered separate from voluntary tips because customers do not decide the amount or whether to pay it.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Ask the front desk to add a gratuity to your bill.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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Insider tip Costa Rica's South Pacific Coast is easily accessible via Sansa Airlines, Costa Rica's domestic carrier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The Aftermath is a special bonus episode taking place after the reunion and will air next week.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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And a good price is always a bonus.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Bethenny fully customized a Ford Bronco for her daughter's birthday gift, decking it out in a custom light-pink wrap.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Kramer’s use of gift deeds to acquire property in the county also drew scrutiny.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Here are three dividend-paying stocks that are highlighted by Wall Street's top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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As Broadway productions continue making stops in Denver and arts organizations expand their reach, supporters say Colorado's investment in the arts is paying dividends both culturally and economically.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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In 2024, Alatorre earned nearly $181,000 in pay and overtime plus benefits and pension earnings that cost the city a total of $271,000, according to Transparent California, a public records database.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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His opposition to Tariffs, and expanded Civil War pensions, likely cost him his re-election.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Rachel Carson’s contributions to our understanding of nature as both environmental home and habitat, whose balance must be protected and preserved, led her to a lifetime’s study of and writing about the oceans, coastlines, and lands of the United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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