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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
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
Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisites
Noun
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There is no odds restriction with this bet, so any market available within FanDuel Sportsbook will qualify to win the bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Travelers can also find deals during wave season, which typically lasts from January through March, when cruise lines offer discounts on fares or bonuses such as onboard credit.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Those projects were at earlier stages than the ones in Asia, and the company has been borrowing to cover its huge dividends — mostly to the Saudi government — amid lower oil prices.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Spurs don’t owe that money back; ENIC would only be able to recoup it via dividends, which Spurs don’t pay, or via an eventual sale of the club.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Meteor viewing times and tips The Orionids get their name because the meteors seem to radiate from a point near the bright star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion.—
Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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Other factors that can influence how much someone tips at a bar are the quality of service, the time of day and the relationship between the bartender and customer, said the same source.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What Happens Next To mark the spooky season, Dunkin’ Rewards members can access several limited-time perks, the chain said.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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On top of that, players also have Gadgets that add perks to that loadout.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Data from ThredUp shows that 40 percent of shoppers’ holiday budgets will go toward purchasing secondhand gifts.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Highlights include Mexican food and vendors selling gifts and crafts along with piñata for the kids, a catrina costume contest, dog costume contest and raffle.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Unless expressly stated, transportation, ground transfers, meals, gratuities, incidentals, resort or facility fees, security deposits, and all other expenses are the sole responsibility of the winner.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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Drinks outside mealtimes, as well as extras like laundry and gratuities, are charged separately.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Perquisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisites. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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