Synonyms of perquisites

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonuses
• tips
• gifts
• gratuities
• rewards
• contributions
• donations
• largesses
• offerings
• presents
• favors
• lagniappes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonuses
• dividends
• perks
• gifts
• contributions
• pensions
• gratuities
• donations
• tips
• extras
• rewards
• donatives
• subsidies
• offerings
• gravies
• generosities
• presentations
• grants
• gravy trains
• benevolences
• bounties
• largesses
• benefactions
• throw-ins
• premiums
• presents
• lagniappes
• prizes
• awards
• cumshaws
• windfalls
• charities
• bestowals
• freebies
• boons
• fringe benefits
• philanthropies
• beneficences
• giveaways
• favors
• icings
• mannas

Example Sentences

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