as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the new tax law offers a real gravy train to certain categories of investors
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Recent Examples of gravy train
The gravy train didn’t last long, though—Thune ran for South Dakota’s other Senate seat in 2004 and managed to unseat Daschle, the sitting leader of the Democratic caucus and the same man who beat his former boss, Abdnor, 18 years before.
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Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Those are just some of the consumers who have been at the end of this gravy train.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This just-okay kids’ film — the sort trying to capitalize on the Harry Potter gravy train way after the fact — is set in the 1950s as a boy, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), is sent to live with his eccentric uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) after his parents’ tragic death.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the ‘gravy train’ going.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Those are just some of the consumers who have been at the end of this gravy train.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This just-okay kids’ film — the sort trying to capitalize on the Harry Potter gravy train way after the fact — is set in the 1950s as a boy, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), is sent to live with his eccentric uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) after his parents’ tragic death.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the ‘gravy train’ going.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
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That matters more than any retention bonus ever could.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Start up a new sportsbook account with the BetMGM bonus code NW150 to get a chance at $150 in bonus bets or a $1,500 first bet safety net for Monday's MLB games and the Club World Cup.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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But American science, including space science, has paid enormous dividends in keeping the nation strong, prosperous, and worthy of the world’s respect.—
Adam Frank,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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That echoed our commentary yesterday after Club names Goldman and Wells Fargo announced big dividend hikes.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
3 July 2025
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Other tax cuts, credits and gifts In addition to extending the tax cuts from the 2017 tax bill, the House version would give people who live in high-tax states such as California, New York and New Jersey a bigger income tax deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Another case alleges that Netanyahu and his wife received lavish gifts worth around $200,000—including cigars and Champagne—from Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer in exchange for Milchan’s business benefits.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, Virgin also features contributions from Daniel Nigro, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes, Fabiana Palladino, Buddy Ross, and Inc.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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In other words, the amount of money people believe is in the account—whether the total is based solely on the initial $1,000 deposit or on additional contributions—will be less than the actual balance.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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For those still experiencing the oppressive heat, here’s some tips for how to find your own bit of relief.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Wellness experts share the importance of summer boundaries and offer practical tips to safeguard your well-being.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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The Venezuelan business community in Miami has launched a donation campaign to help those affected by the torrential rains that have ravaged more than five states in Venezuela, leaving at least one person dead and over 8,000 people displaced.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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Victoria Ramirez, the museum’s executive director, announced the donation to board members and other supporters at the museum’s annual luncheon in its Cultural Living Room.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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