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as in bonuses
a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due
give the movers a perquisite if they do a good job
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as in dividends
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 perquisites
The pay package would also include nearly $538 million in equity and $44 million in perquisites and benefits.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Barber characterized the shift as a significant reversal from the cost-cutting approach that has dominated executive benefits and perquisites since the early 2000s and the 2008 financial crisis.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Such blatant grabs by the state send a clear signal to those who are tempted to think that the perquisites of Russian elite status—money and businesses—belong exclusively to them.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Barber characterized the shift as a significant reversal from the cost-cutting approach that has dominated executive benefits and perquisites since the early 2000s and the 2008 financial crisis.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Such blatant grabs by the state send a clear signal to those who are tempted to think that the perquisites of Russian elite status—money and businesses—belong exclusively to them.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisites
Noun
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Liverpool currently limit most of their first-year pros to a basic salary of around £52,000 a year plus bonuses, but there are exceptions to the rule.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Georgia Senate on Wednesday unveiled a spending plan that grants income and property tax relief, builds a new mental health hospital and cuts back state employee bonuses.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The company distributed $9 billion, or 45% of its cash flow operations, to shareholders, including $5 billion through share repurchases and $4 billion in dividends.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Results below are based on Yahoo Finance historical data and do not reflect dividends.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For much of the last decade, Mustaine has experienced significant discomfort since the cartilage in the tips of his fingers has worn away from decades of frenzied playing, causing the bones to scrape together.—
Jon Wiederhorn,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Enter Sheila, a street magician blackballed by the local boys club who wows Lincoln with her tips-only act.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Starting late last year, Amazon Prime members who wanted to share shipping perks with other customers had to live together at the same primary residential address, a change from previous practice.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Keeping their place in office with all its perks has become the primary objective of too many members.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Food and Drink For Mohonk guests, all meals, non-alcoholic drinks, and gratuities are included in the nightly rate.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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As for gratuities, those will go up by an extra dollar a day.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Perquisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisites. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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