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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
To become European champions, a team needs all the perquisites — ability, depth and money — but must possess perfect timing, too.
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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
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
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The company’s board cited successful passage of Senate Bill 371, which lowered Uber’s accident liability for underinsured drivers, as a major reason for awarding two Uber executives annual bonuses of more than $1 million last year.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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And, to be clear, none of the $625,000 in bonuses – which represent only a small fraction of the Estate's expenses for the period in question - were paid to the executors, and the court did not in any way say that the executors had made any inappropriate payments to themselves.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Investors should focus on shares in companies with strong balance sheets that pay dividends, and maintain a balance of investment styles, said Angelo Kourkafas, senior global investment strategist at Edward Jones.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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If Rodgers and the Steelers are going to raise their ceiling in Year 2, several offseason moves need to pay dividends.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Meanwhile, investigators and prosecutors handling millions of child exploitation tips each year remain overwhelmed and underfunded.—
Maureen Flatley,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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Read on for all the insider tips on where to eat, stay, and play on Long Beach Island to kick off your own lifetime of summer returns.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Some of the most useful perks are easy to miss, including, most notably, the customer service desks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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As is customary for the exponentially gifted among us, Gilbert Chevalier’s gifts for playing football, not soccer, with its robotic evocation of socks and fouls, but football, poetic, sensual, democratic football, earned him triumph and glory and even a brief siesta on top of the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Save on adult and kids' neck pillows (starting at $29), and get great gifts for the whole family.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Each Roam by Tauck trip includes accommodations, airport transfers upon arrival and departure, luggage handling, gratuities, and activities offered on the itinerary.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cruisers enjoy complimentary alcohol and caviar, fine dining, gratuities, and some shore excursions, among fare inclusions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Perquisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisites. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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