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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
Being part of Braddock’s family came with perquisites.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Andrei Kolesnikov,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisites
Noun
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Both received less in non-equity bonuses tied to the company’s performance last year.
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Intro bonuses typically don't instantly appear in your account, though.
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Josh Shapiro's complicated political calculus The approach has already paid some major dividends for Pennsylvania beyond the Amazon deal.
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Finally, oil companies are judged by investors who often want cash returns, dividends, buybacks, and capital discipline.
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Here, then, are some tips for calling the IRS.
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To stay safe while using fireworks, authorities offered several safety tips.
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Leaders often misunderstand good work, relying on perks rather than addressing core structural issues.
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The company includes valuable perks like roadside assistance, towing and rental car reimbursement.
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An appeals court in April sentenced Yoon’s wife, Kim Keon Hee, to four years in prison after convicting her on various charges, including receiving luxury gifts from a Unification Church official.
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To surrender to those gifts, as Rowland put it, was to shatter boundaries that had previously kept Black artists segregated to genre and medium.
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Daily gratuities or service charges are one of the most common surprises for new cruisers.
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Keep in mind that prices may not include gratuities and taxes.
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“Perquisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisites. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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