lagniappes

noun

plural of lagniappe
1
as in bonuses
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed the meal was served with a lagniappe of freshly made cornbread

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2
as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return the hotel threw in some free shampoo as a lagniappe

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagniappes
  1. bonuses
  2. gifts
  3. dividends
  4. donations
  5. presents
  6. presentations
Noun
  • Meanwhile, some colleges use NIL not for endorsement deals but as pay-for-play arrangements that work more like signing bonuses.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026
  • The deal is worth £40million plus bonuses and is in the process of being finalised.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • The gifts that stay with people are usually the ones that felt personal rather than generic.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Staff visit mothers in the hospital, bring small gifts to celebrate their new babies, conduct developmental screenings and connect families with evaluations or services when needed.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • And in that time, dividends can be cut and stock prices can fall.
    — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The kiddie tax is an IRS rule that taxes a child's unearned income such as interest, dividends, and capital gains beyond a certain threshold at their parents' marginal tax rate rather than the child's lower rate.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • The American Red Cross declared its second ever national blood supply crisis Monday, urging immediate donations as blood supplies fall to their lowest levels in four summers.
    — Velvet Wu July 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
  • The GoFundMe page states that donations will help cover medical expenses, funeral costs, counseling and other unexpected expenses in the months ahead.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of donations
Noun
  • At the world’s top hotel properties, turndown gifts, in-room amenities, and departure presents have become an intentional part of the guest experience.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Entertainment includes shooting parties, exchanging presents and the annual family walk to Christmas morning service at the Sandringham Church on the estate, which is about 100 miles north of London.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of presents
Noun
  • Missouri residents can access informational presentations about Benton’s life work for free.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • My dad was at a place called Seabury and my mom even did presentations there, not just for the benefit of my dad, but for other clients or patients as well.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of presentations
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“Lagniappes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagniappes. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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