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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
For breakfast, her mother’s blueberry pancakes will be the star of the show alongside bacon/sausage or egg plates and biscuits and gravy offerings.
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Its bowls include shrimp and grits, and biscuits and gravy, and — of course — there are breakfast sandwiches.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Serve the shrimp gravy on the side so everyone can get a hearty pour—trust us.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
The menu also features Lowcountry favorites like biscuits and gravy, fried shrimp, and lobster rolls.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Its bowls include shrimp and grits, and biscuits and gravy, and — of course — there are breakfast sandwiches.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Serve the shrimp gravy on the side so everyone can get a hearty pour—trust us.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
The menu also features Lowcountry favorites like biscuits and gravy, fried shrimp, and lobster rolls.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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For those staying at Elang Private Residence, meals can be directed by the guests or left to the chef, serving up, say, lamb satay on sugarcane skewers, seafood with mango sambal, slices of rare beef with tiny pots of rendang sauce.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The restaurant is known for its fresh pastas with light sauces in a rustic but trendy dining room.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The Aftermath is a special bonus episode taking place after the reunion and will air next week.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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And a good price is always a bonus.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Here are three dividend-paying stocks that are highlighted by Wall Street's top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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As Broadway productions continue making stops in Denver and arts organizations expand their reach, supporters say Colorado's investment in the arts is paying dividends both culturally and economically.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Bethenny fully customized a Ford Bronco for her daughter's birthday gift, decking it out in a custom light-pink wrap.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Kramer’s use of gift deeds to acquire property in the county also drew scrutiny.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Rachel Carson’s contributions to our understanding of nature as both environmental home and habitat, whose balance must be protected and preserved, led her to a lifetime’s study of and writing about the oceans, coastlines, and lands of the United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Insider tip Don’t miss all of the cool art lining the walls in the common areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Anonymous tips can be sent in at the Sheriff’s Office tip form or by calling 530-470-2400.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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