perquisites

noun

plural of perquisite
1
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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2
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 Being part of Braddock’s family came with perquisites. — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026 To become European champions, a team needs all the perquisites — ability, depth and money — but must possess perfect timing, too. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 May 2026 That’s equity valued at $517 million, $34 million in in cash severance and perquisites worth $44 million. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026 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 That includes the actual salary paid, actual cash bonus and the value of stock options that were exercised or vested during the year, plus any perquisites. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisites
  1. bonuses
  2. dividends
  3. tips
  4. perks
  5. gifts
  6. gratuities
Noun
  • Wages, signing-on bonuses, agent fees and so on all inflate a total costing far beyond the club-to-club number.
    — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Pre-order bundles also include exclusive launch bonuses, including a custom smoker cover and a pair of heat-resistant gloves.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • When interest rates are lower and bonds are paying less in yield, the dividends that many real-estate investment trusts pay look more attractive.
    — Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Yet investment spending has barely moved, stock buybacks are on course to fall, and dividends have stayed flat.
    — Tibor Besedeš, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • Staff greet you by name, offer local tips, and respond via text for anything from housekeeping to bike reservations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • E-commerce professionals shared their top tips for getting the most bang for your buck out of TikTok Shop, one of the newest and hottest online sales platforms for small brands.
    — John Schroyer, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of tips
Noun
  • Along with the bouquets and other perks, the homeowners are able to enjoy flower gardens without the responsibility of maintaining them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As Peacock continues to test and evolve the program, NBCU said, additional rewards are expected to be added over time, including Universal Parks perks and experiences, NBCU content previews and early access to NBCU live events.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of perks
Noun
  • After that, the two tinkered with a few start-up concepts, including one meant to help people surprise their friends with gifts—like wine at a restaurant.
    — Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
  • People were more reluctant to use AI when choosing gifts for close friends.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • This includes all hotels, a seat on the private jet, ground transportation, all meals and beverages, all sightseeing activities and local guides, all gratuities, and luggage handling.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Several passengers said the cruise line should simply build gratuities into the advertised fare, rather than charging them separately.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of gratuities

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“Perquisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisites. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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