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as in bonus
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 gravy
Soon McCarthy was taking the promotional exams again and was back in the gravy, breaking the half-million-dollar mark twice.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The dunk was just a little extra gravy on top.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
The comforting space offers fare such as biscuits and gravy at breakfast, Artisan’s Grilled Cheese at lunch and mussels in white wine for dinner.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
Martha’s cheesecloth-and-butter method delivers deeply golden skin, juicy meat, and pan drippings that practically make the gravy for you.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The dunk was just a little extra gravy on top.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
The comforting space offers fare such as biscuits and gravy at breakfast, Artisan’s Grilled Cheese at lunch and mussels in white wine for dinner.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
Martha’s cheesecloth-and-butter method delivers deeply golden skin, juicy meat, and pan drippings that practically make the gravy for you.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
Noun
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The item features two beef patties, three slices of cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions and a new tangy Big Arch sauce on a poppy and sesame seed bun, according to a news release.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nothing flexes supremacy like a reverse somersault on one foot, landing on a blade as thick as a MacBook Air screen, being just a bonus element of a program.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The grocer will also receive a $50,000 retailer incentive bonus.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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It’s also been suggested that the dividends arrive in a form other than a check.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2026
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To become a member, a company must have increased its dividend payout for at least 50 consecutive years.—
Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Target even launched its own chatbot dedicated to helping consumers find holiday gifts.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This exhibit explores the dynamic history of the Latino/Latinx (mostly Mexican American/Chicano) community in Berkeley from 1900 to 2025, highlighting resilience, activism and cultural contributions through photographs, oral histories, archival documents and community artifacts.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Each of the 250th design plates costs $55, which includes a $50 contribution to the Michigan Transportation Fund for road repairs and construction, along with a $5 service fee.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Below, try the comfy, yet elevated bottoms for yourself, with five silky-soft pants to shop—and with tips on how to style them.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Anyone with information is urged to call an OSBI tip line at 800-522-8017.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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