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as in dividend
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 perquisite
His 2023 compensation was valued at $12.2 million, including yearly salary, cash bonus, stock, and perquisites.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 July 2024
The air travel is part of what are known as perquisites, or perks granted the executives, which also include ground transportation, lodging and meals during personal travel.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
The advisory firm’s review of CEO perks between 2020 and 2023 found that home security perquisites for S&P 500 CEOs rose in prevalence from 12.6% in 2020, to 15.7% in 2023.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
The executives took trips on a pair of twin-engine eight-seat Bombardier Global Express jets, a perquisite granted under the managers’ compensation plans, Nicholson told Judge Morgan Zurn.
—Jef Feeley, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2023
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 July 2024
The air travel is part of what are known as perquisites, or perks granted the executives, which also include ground transportation, lodging and meals during personal travel.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
The advisory firm’s review of CEO perks between 2020 and 2023 found that home security perquisites for S&P 500 CEOs rose in prevalence from 12.6% in 2020, to 15.7% in 2023.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
The executives took trips on a pair of twin-engine eight-seat Bombardier Global Express jets, a perquisite granted under the managers’ compensation plans, Nicholson told Judge Morgan Zurn.
—Jef Feeley, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisite
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Proceeds benefit local charities through The Woman’s Club of Casselberry. 2 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month, The Woman’s Club of Casselberry, 251 Overbrook Drive, Casselberry, $5 for 10 games plus two optional bonus games, 407-947-2747.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Luxury tax is based on payrolls with average annual values that include benefits and the pre-arbitration bonus pool.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Yzerman’s Alex DeBrincat deal two summers ago, for example, is paying significant dividends, with DeBrincat already up to 29 goals this season.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Below is a long-term dividend history chart for HPE, which the report stressed as being of key importance.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Celebrated annually during the National Cherry Blossom Festival—which honors the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo's Mayor Yukio Ozaki to DC in 1912—these stunning blossoms cloak the city’s iconic landmarks in soft pastel pink and white hues.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
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Its combination of art, gifts and apparel all bear elements of his signature design style, an array of colors that reflect Britto’s appreciation of artists Pablo Picasso, Henry Matisse, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Roy Lichtenstein.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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Barstool's Dave Portnoy offers tips on how to create a successful podcast.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here, our experts offer tips to incorporate the decor trend that's making a big splash this year.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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Margaritaville at Sea is the latest cruise line to raise its gratuity rates.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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As a candidate, Trump first announced the idea of ending gratuity taxes during a rally in June in Las Vegas.—
Will Weissert and Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Perquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisite. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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