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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
got a $100 gratuity in addition to his regular pay
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Recent Examples of gratuity
Though Beaches is all-inclusive, certain services come at an extra charge, including the spa; gratuities are included, except for butlers, drivers, and spa therapists.
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Tips and gratuities are also included at Club Med and Hilton’s all inclusives.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Labor advocates and many Democrats want workers to earn higher wages and rely less on gratuities.
—Maya Huter, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Masi acknowledges that a ban on service charges and gratuities might hurt the wallets of restaurant workers, but adds that a livable wage is the restaurant’s responsibility — not the diner’s.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Tips and gratuities are also included at Club Med and Hilton’s all inclusives.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Labor advocates and many Democrats want workers to earn higher wages and rely less on gratuities.
—Maya Huter, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Masi acknowledges that a ban on service charges and gratuities might hurt the wallets of restaurant workers, but adds that a livable wage is the restaurant’s responsibility — not the diner’s.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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Trump’s legislation, at more than 1,100 pages, would permanently extend his 2017 tax cuts set to expire at the end of this year while introducing new policies like tax exemptions for tips and overtime wages.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Waiters and those who get tips Tips would not be taxed if the bill passes.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Adding in all bonuses, that figure rose above €100m per year.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Follow the links above to apply the BetMGM bonus code NW150.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The pope has always had a gift for diplomacy and working peacefully with all kinds of people, said his oldest brother, 73-year-old Louis Prevost of Florida, during an interview with the Tribune earlier this month.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The White House said the plane was a gift to the Department of Defense, and would go through the legal protocols required when something is given to the government.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
21 May 2025
Noun
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For the 2024 dividend, the payment amount is $1,403.83 with an additional $298.17 Energy Relief Payment, bringing the total to $1,702.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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When combined, the dividend and share repurchase yield could reach 4.8%.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In March, San Diego’s pension board unanimously approved a staggering $533.2 million annual pension payment for the city for the fiscal year beginning July 1.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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With the 35-person crew heading back to work at Quixote West Hollywood Studios on the latest single from Smith’s Based On A True Story album, the agreement includes health and pension benefits.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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These accounts may include a government contribution of up to $1,000 for babies born between 2025 and 2028, as outlined in Investopedia, and allow families to contribute up to $5,000 annually.—
Brian Menickella,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Outside of his contributions to the league, Irsay also made headlines for his personal life.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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