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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
Cruisers enjoy complimentary alcohol and caviar, fine dining, gratuities, and some shore excursions, among fare inclusions.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
This is when that counter service spot flips the screen over to me and my options are 20, 25 or 30 percent gratuity for handing me a muffin.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The cruise line will raise its Hotel Service Charge gratuity rates for Caribbean and Alaska sailings beginning May 11.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
But the best gratuity isn’t a physical item or money.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
This is when that counter service spot flips the screen over to me and my options are 20, 25 or 30 percent gratuity for handing me a muffin.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The cruise line will raise its Hotel Service Charge gratuity rates for Caribbean and Alaska sailings beginning May 11.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
But the best gratuity isn’t a physical item or money.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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The play can get intense and competitive, but some people are more interested in the social component of mahjong, being next to neighbors and exchanging stories or game tips.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Inside you’ll find inventory checklists, tips for getting the whole family on board to help, fans’ frequently asked questions and more.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those who join now can use the code PCAMER26 by December 31, 2026, to earn up to 4,000 bonus Avios (Qatar Airways’s rewards currency) to use on upcoming flights, upgrades, and extra baggage allowances.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, this setup offers plenty of storage for lanterns, decor, and more.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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His gift is an uncanny ability to solve crimes that leave the LAPD baffled, armed only with the savvy and dry humor reminiscent of the gumshoe detectives of the noir genre.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our collective ethos guided us to develop our ecosystem equitably, ensuring that communities across the Quantum Prairie would reap dividends.—
David Awschalom,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If assets in the estate generate income during probate—such as interest, dividends, or rental income—or if assets such as a home are sold in a later year, additional tax filings may be required.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Pritzker has already shown paying down pension obligations is good government.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ferreira is a current board member for the charter school and still collects income from the school separate from his state retirement pension, according to a campaign finance disclosure.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That Dalglish’s vast contribution in Liverpool’s domination of English football over the previous decade would have helped him in sticky spots is a reminder that Slot has little to fall back on.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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During his deposition, Musk was called out for inflating his early contributions to OpenAI.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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