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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
Prices start at $99 per adult and $50 per child, plus tax and gratuity.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There’s no fee per se, the fortune tellers do expect a small gratuity.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The cruise line also offers complimentary Wi-Fi and covers all port charges and gratuities on board and onshore as standard.
—AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
Prices here and below are per person and do not include taxes, gratuity or any other service fees.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There’s no fee per se, the fortune tellers do expect a small gratuity.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The cruise line also offers complimentary Wi-Fi and covers all port charges and gratuities on board and onshore as standard.
—AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
Prices here and below are per person and do not include taxes, gratuity or any other service fees.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
Noun
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Send ideas and tips to [email protected].—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The public can also submit anonymous tips by calling 1-800-547-2700.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Products to choose from include books, apparel, toys, candy, antiques, jewelry, gifts, accessories, flowers, games, home decor, popcorn and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Citigroup raised its quarterly dividend to 60 cents per share from 56 cents on July 2, after the latest Federal Reserve stress tests.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Corporate automation plus a $3+ trillion spending bender from Uncle Sam is a powerful recipe for higher stock prices and bigger dividends.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Radiologists remain salaried employees with pensions and protections.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The longest-lasting liability facing Orange County cities remains the unfunded pension liability crisis.—
Joe Stapleton,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
Noun
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But a toddler’s contributions are often clumsy and, like the efforts of my Montessori preschoolers in September, may actually result in more work for the adult—so the adult shoos the child away.—
Christine Carrig,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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Help post-grads see that even small contributions can lead to big change.—
Melanie Schild,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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