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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
High-quality experiences are being rewarded with higher gratuity.
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Ricardo Cici, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
As for gratuities, those will go up by an extra dollar a day.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
In the ruling, the court noted that Indiana didn’t have a law against gratuity, so the court ruled in Snyder’s favor, Slager said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Ricardo Cici, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
As for gratuities, those will go up by an extra dollar a day.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
In the ruling, the court noted that Indiana didn’t have a law against gratuity, so the court ruled in Snyder’s favor, Slager said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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Investigators are combing through tens of thousands of tips and poring over evidence, including analyzing DNA on a glove found near Guthrie’s home and investigating a backpack seen in a video of the suspect.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Below, our bed bug experts detail how to recognize the earliest signs of a pest problem, the different types of available treatments, and top tips for preventing bed bugs from ever crossing your bedroom's threshold.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For athletes without major endorsement deals, medal bonuses can represent a significant financial boost — sometimes the biggest single payday of their careers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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After the state Legislature cut the university system’s budget by 3% last year to help address the state’s broader budget problem, the CSU reopened its contract with Teamsters Local 2010 and offered the union one-time bonuses instead of the state raises.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There is a lot of cleansing, mentally and physically, preparing floral arrangements for home and gifts.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The day usually involves special morning prayers, charity, special meals, family visits, gifts and more.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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ConocoPhillips Oil and gas exploration and production company ConocoPhillips (COP) recently reported its fourth-quarter results and announced a dividend of 84 cents per share for the first quarter.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the past, gold’s inverse interaction with interest rates has been due to the fact that the precious metal does not have yields and does not pay interest or dividends.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Retirees who are flexible with spending or have other income sources, like Social Security or pensions, may be more comfortable using gold this way than someone who needs steady, reliable monthly cash.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The state’s largest pension system took an exemption to the law, as did Russ’ office, which managed purchase cards issued by Bank of America.—
Paul Monies,
Oklahoma Watch,
19 Feb. 2026
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That match — equal to half of your retirement contributions up to $2,000 — will be deposited directly into your Roth IRA.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Italy, by contrast, has racked up strong performances in Alpine skiing, luge, speed skating and snowboarding - with unexpected contributions in other sports.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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