Thesaurus results for PERQUISITES

perquisites

noun

plural of perquisite

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. — 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

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The credit union’s board also approved one-time $50,000 bonuses last year for several SAFE executives for the work required to set the merger in motion, the documents say.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The Yankees parted with Rowland at the end of last season after years of awarding millions in bonuses to international free agents who didn’t pan out, particularly ones from Latin American.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

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At the same time, the market is waiting to see AI dividends spill over into non-tech sectors.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The filing to Companies House showed that Netflix Services UK Limited, the company Netflix uses to house its earnings in Britain, distributed interim dividends of £30M on July 21, 2025.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

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Below, experts provide legal advice on how to handle this situation and keep things as smooth as possible, along with simple yard cleaning tips to help keep your landscape tidy.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
Mihalich, who shares thrift shopping tips and finds with thousands of followers on Instagram, says buying used clothing is as much about saving money as sustainability.

— Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

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Focus and Blur A procession of gifts and drinks arrive at the reception.

— Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The morality police, which are often accused of extreme policies, recently announced a statewide ban in Sokoto on the use of DJs at events, as well as inappropriate haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts and playing music on public transport.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

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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

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