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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
Cruisers enjoy complimentary alcohol and caviar, fine dining, gratuities, and some shore excursions, among fare inclusions.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
This is when that counter service spot flips the screen over to me and my options are 20, 25 or 30 percent gratuity for handing me a muffin.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The cruise line will raise its Hotel Service Charge gratuity rates for Caribbean and Alaska sailings beginning May 11.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
But the best gratuity isn’t a physical item or money.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
This is when that counter service spot flips the screen over to me and my options are 20, 25 or 30 percent gratuity for handing me a muffin.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The cruise line will raise its Hotel Service Charge gratuity rates for Caribbean and Alaska sailings beginning May 11.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
But the best gratuity isn’t a physical item or money.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gratuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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Additionally, if your flowers arrive damaged or there is an obvious issue with the delivery (not an issue with the design of the bouquet), skipping a tip would be reasonable.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Hat tip to assistant GM, Larry Simmons, who is the Jets’ resident cap guru.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Those who join now can use the code PCAMER26 by December 31, 2026, to earn up to 4,000 bonus Avios (Qatar Airways’s rewards currency) to use on upcoming flights, upgrades, and extra baggage allowances.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, this setup offers plenty of storage for lanterns, decor, and more.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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His gift is an uncanny ability to solve crimes that leave the LAPD baffled, armed only with the savvy and dry humor reminiscent of the gumshoe detectives of the noir genre.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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The attention to detail that went into its design and construction will pay dividends for years to come.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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So shareholders shouldn’t expect Berkshire to start paying a dividend or that Abel will suddenly split the company up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Pritzker has already shown paying down pension obligations is good government.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ferreira is a current board member for the charter school and still collects income from the school separate from his state retirement pension, according to a campaign finance disclosure.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Previous research has suggested microplastics’ contribution to global warming was negligible, but analyses have often assumed particles were clear, the report scientists said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The pilot script was written by Fry, with revisions from Matt Pyken as well as William Harper whose contribution was considered key in securing the greenlight.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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