1
as in sauces
a savory fluid food used as a topping or accompaniment to a main dish
order a large serving of fries with extra gravy
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2
as in dividends
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
you only pay for three CDs; the fourth one they give you is just gravy
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravies
Noun
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There are seven sauces like that at the restaurant, and each one takes a minimum of two days.—
Joel Hart,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Incorporate it into sweet or savory cooking sauces.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The scientific dividends here will be profound.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Given the fluctuating nature of the dividends, a percentage to her might make the most sense.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Place a winning $10 bet to get the bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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As part of its hiring blitz, the agency has dropped age, training and education standards and has offered recruits signing bonuses as high as $50,000.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bringing you gifts, whether toys or prey, shows affection and a desire to share.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Along with the launch of Neiman Marcus’ 2025 fantasy gifts curation, the retailer debuted its holiday campaign.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Every young solo traveler should heed these nine tips.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Jen Bianco, owner of TransWorld Tradeshows, has watched attendance at her massive Halloween and attraction events surge in recent years as professional haunters trade tips, technology and terrifying new ideas.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Gravies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravies. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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