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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
This spot offers beignet flights with specialty flavors like matcha, raspberry and blueberry cheesecake, plus beignet bites and even a savory version with bacon gravy.
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Guests can enjoy their pick of traditional breakfast items such as chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy and bacon as well as dishes from the burners like chicken and chorizo paella.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Order Poutine at a Microbrewery Poutine — french fries piled with fresh cheese curds and smothered in gravy — is one of Canada’s most recognizable dishes, and Quebec is its spiritual home.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Assemble this nostalgic biscuits-and-gravy treat up to 24 hours ahead to start the next day off right.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Guests can enjoy their pick of traditional breakfast items such as chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy and bacon as well as dishes from the burners like chicken and chorizo paella.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Order Poutine at a Microbrewery Poutine — french fries piled with fresh cheese curds and smothered in gravy — is one of Canada’s most recognizable dishes, and Quebec is its spiritual home.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Assemble this nostalgic biscuits-and-gravy treat up to 24 hours ahead to start the next day off right.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
Noun
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In a large bowl whisk the eggs, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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Health officials were first alerted about the undeclared products when Costco notified FSIS after receiving two reports of beef sauce and burrata ravioli containing shrimp ravioli.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Her national championship bonus was $5,000.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In the ensuing years, Amanda frequently cited illness for her absences from her job as a resident advisor (RA) in college at San Jose State University, her college classmates recalled in a Scamanda bonus episode.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Enterprise Products Partners This week's third dividend pick is midstream energy services provider Enterprise Products Partners.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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The dividend has now remained stagnant since mid-2024, stalling at less than half of its pre-COVID level.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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The differences between racial attitudes in America and those in Britain both pushed and pulled him out of his home country, but America needed that gift less than Britain did.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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According to the law, a school district may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any public or private source to implement SB 546.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Hosted by the nonprofit Gold House, the annual Gold Gala honors the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander trailblazers in entertainment, business, fashion and more.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Content, contribution, hubs and practitioners.—
Leila Berger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Insider tip The minibar is a delightful surprise, cleverly tucked inside the closet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Small tips, like the cut of hoods, or the excess arm space runners need in order to move, showed students how intricate even the simplest of pieces needed to be.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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