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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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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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Bet just $5 on one of tonight's NBA games and get the bonuses if your initial bet settles as a win.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Arena employees are also allegedly hurt by the Stars, who are portrayed as vetoing annual bonuses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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There are a lot of options when looking for gifts for 7-year-olds, but some of my favorites include the viral Wall Crawler Gecko, the Bop It, and a scary-cool blind box doll set.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Before the busy holiday season is in full swing, shop the 50 best holiday gifts at Amazon.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Climate finance that supports agriculture delivers triple dividends for mitigation, adaptation, and food security.—
Kaveh Zahedi,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Management's net cash-neutral strategy provides confidence that free cash flow will continue to fund dividends and buybacks.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The White House did not release the size of the donations for all 37 listed.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Think giant inflatable hamster balls and a massive slingshot for flinging Christmas presents.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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This 2025 holiday gift guide features a variety of presents for pets like dogs, cats, and hamsters.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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There will be presentations to honor veterans, guest speakers and a salute from the Vista City Council.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Lagniappes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagniappes. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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