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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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He was slated to earn $36 million in base salary and bonuses.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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This new offer from Underdog is upgraded from the previous offer of $50 in bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Three times, including last year, Alaskans received an energy relief payment along with their dividends, according to the state.—
Becky Bohrer,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Palace are continuing to enjoy the dividends from his investment in them.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Got any tips or stories to share?—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Save your dahlias, cannas, and other summer-blooming bulbs for next year with these must-know storage tips.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Perched on a hillside, The Hotel Hershey has family-friendly guest rooms, suites, and villas; amenities and activities like hiking trails and family s’mores roasts; a special kids check-in process; and various perks and benefits for visiting the local attractions.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Company perks or expense accounts ?—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What insights can gifts, tips and teeth give us?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beauty gifts can be hard to give.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The short answer is tipping isn’t expected at most all-inclusive resorts, as gratuities are typically included in the overall price of your package.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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The new tax law could restructure compensation in an emerging industry to draw even more heavily on gratuities.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Perquisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisites. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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