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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisites
  1. bonuses
  2. dividends
  3. tips
  4. perks
  5. gifts
  6. gratuities
Noun
  • An ordinance funnels that 1% into school employee bonuses, which topped $50,000 for some local teachers, according to Meta.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • Bilt is an excellent program for earning rewards on housing payments and frequently offers incredible transfer bonuses through its monthly Rent Day promotion.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • This heavy spending is yielding massive dividends, as 45 percent of retailers and brands polled report financial returns of $250 million or more from their digital investments.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • While experts have tips for preparing food at home, dining out means letting someone else do the prep work, including washing produce and cooking food to the right temperature.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • Police urged anyone with information about the shooting to call CMPD Detective Jackie Carter at 704-432-8477 or the Charlotte Crime Stoppers anonymous tips line at 704-334-1600.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
Definition of tips
Noun
  • The club also has a robust membership program, with 880,000 paying participants; a standard membership starts at $25 annually and offers discounts and other perks.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
  • Hiking and walking deliver similar health benefits and even stronger social perks without the same physical or financial ask.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of perks
Noun
  • The lawsuit recruiters came to their town bearing gifts, several residents told The Times.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Both ideas were kind of expensive, so the three of us agreed to split the costs of both gifts.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • Other brands, such as luxury lines, generally bundle gratuities into their fares and allocate them internally to crew.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • International visitors often encounter digital payment terminals that ask for 20%, 25%, or even 30% gratuities after purchasing coffee, fast food, or takeout—requests that are uncommon in many countries.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of gratuities

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“Perquisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisites. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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