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gravy

noun

ˈgrā-vē How to pronounce gravy (audio)
Definition of gravynext
1
as in sauce
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 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 Having the movie actually make some decent money is just gravy. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026 Local Yolkal Cafe offers classics like eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, and omelets. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Open for breakfast and lunch, the eatery sticks largely to the classics—think omelets, pancakes, eggs Benedict, and plenty of biscuits, best enjoyed smothered in gravy, of course. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 The tender meat is flavored with ranch powder, gravy mix, and pepperoncini peppers. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gravy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
  1. sauce
  2. bonus
  3. dividend
  4. gift
  5. contribution
  6. tip
Noun
  • Spread the marinara sauce over the eggplant in an even layer, then sprinkle evenly with the panko mixture.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • When Jenn and Emily return, Shannon tries to cut the tension by talking about jarred pizza sauce (the only real laugh-out-loud moment of the episode), but there’s no salvaging this night.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of sauce
Noun
  • Also, join the Huddle House Rewards program and get 25 bonus points for signing up.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Now the preferences are changing, as the AI boom makes those working in the chip sector — flush with hefty bonuses — the new gems of the dating pool.
    — Justina Lee,Lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • At a time when Americans are ranking cost of living as a top concern ahead of the November contests, the president's comments echo a promise that people would receive $2,000 tariff dividend checks in late 2025.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • An immediate rematch with the team that dogwalked them out of the Super Bowl provides ample opportunity, provided the offensive line shuffle shows dividends.
    — J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • Palestinians possess no natural gift for grief and there is nothing beautiful about enduring destruction and death.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The children were learning how to make gift bags and perfume, a free workshop that offered them a brief respite from Cuba's realities.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • Sometimes this means having to overcome unnecessary barriers to ensure employees’ contributions are recognized and rewarded equitably.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Little bit important Manny Machado was in no mood to talk about his contributions last night.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • As a design decision, this makes less sense than Copilot’s editing tips.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • First released in arcades in 1999, the game puts players behind the wheel of a fearless cabbie racing the clock through chaotic city streets — flying off ramps, dodging traffic, and chasing tips with punk-rock energy.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of tip

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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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