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as in dividend
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the use of a company car is one perquisite of the job
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Recent Examples of perquisite
And the prevalence of personal and home security perquisites among S&P 500 companies have been on a steady rise since 2018, data from Esgauge shows.
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Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
In a review of CEO perks between 2020 and 2023, advisory firm ISS-Corporate found that home security perquisites for CEOs of S&P 500 companies rose from 12.6% in 2020, to 15.7% in 2023.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Impact: This may accelerate the trend toward more paternalistic organizational models, where companies take on greater responsibility for employee wellbeing beyond traditional employment benefits and perquisites.
—Solange Charas, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
His 2023 compensation was valued at $12.2 million, including yearly salary, cash bonus, stock, and perquisites.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 July 2024
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Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
In a review of CEO perks between 2020 and 2023, advisory firm ISS-Corporate found that home security perquisites for CEOs of S&P 500 companies rose from 12.6% in 2020, to 15.7% in 2023.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Impact: This may accelerate the trend toward more paternalistic organizational models, where companies take on greater responsibility for employee wellbeing beyond traditional employment benefits and perquisites.
—Solange Charas, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
His 2023 compensation was valued at $12.2 million, including yearly salary, cash bonus, stock, and perquisites.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisite
Noun
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Late in last year’s campaign, Trump promised a 10 percent raise for all agents along with recruitment and retention bonuses of $10,000.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The presumption is that job security—as well as promotions, funding, and possibly bonuses—were linked to progress on this score.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
16 May 2025
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The front office opted to trade away Cody Bellinger and bring in Kyle Tucker in a move that has paid strong dividends so far this season.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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At the end of the month, all daily dividends are totaled and paid.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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The White House said the plane was a gift to the Department of Defense, and would go through the legal protocols required when something is given to the government.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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The pope has always had a gift for diplomacy and working peacefully with all kinds of people, said his oldest brother, 73-year-old Louis Prevost of Florida, during an interview with the Tribune earlier this month.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Trump’s legislation, at more than 1,100 pages, would permanently extend his 2017 tax cuts set to expire at the end of this year while introducing new policies like tax exemptions for tips and overtime wages.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Waiters and those who get tips Tips would not be taxed if the bill passes.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Getting life insurance as a veteran In addition to SGLI, families of military personnel killed in the line of duty have access to a $100,000 death gratuity, college scholarships for their children and Social Security survivor benefits for their partner.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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Though Beaches is all-inclusive, certain services come at an extra charge, including the spa; gratuities are included, except for butlers, drivers, and spa therapists.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Perquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisite. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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