as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the new tax law offers a real gravy train to certain categories of investors
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Recent Examples of gravy train
Neither of his successors have made catastrophic moves, but the gravy train of incoming stars has ended.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The gravy train didn’t last long, though—Thune ran for South Dakota’s other Senate seat in 2004 and managed to unseat Daschle, the sitting leader of the Democratic caucus and the same man who beat his former boss, Abdnor, 18 years before.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Those are just some of the consumers who have been at the end of this gravy train.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Coming from North Carolina, where attorneys are just now getting on that gravy train, my car insurance has more than doubled.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The gravy train didn’t last long, though—Thune ran for South Dakota’s other Senate seat in 2004 and managed to unseat Daschle, the sitting leader of the Democratic caucus and the same man who beat his former boss, Abdnor, 18 years before.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Those are just some of the consumers who have been at the end of this gravy train.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Coming from North Carolina, where attorneys are just now getting on that gravy train, my car insurance has more than doubled.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
Noun
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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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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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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
Noun
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But those hugs can be an invaluable gift that helps kids feel more secure.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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Feedback is a gift (even when someone shouts it at you).—
Forrester,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Before that conversation, prepare a list of recent contributions to the team.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Green acknowledged Bella's contributions to women's wrestling, admitting her return was a positive for the division.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 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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Home buyer tip: Go into the homebuying process with a clear budget and potential compromises in mind.—
Nerdwallet,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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Kiwanis Club donations support La Jolla High and Muirlands Middle schools The Kiwanis Club of La Jolla Foundation donated a total of $40,000 to several organizations at its Feb. 28 meeting, and two La Jolla schools were among the beneficiaries.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Neither MacKenzie Scott nor Elon Musk, both of whom announced donations large enough to land them on this list, provided enough information for the Chronicle to include them.—
David Campbell,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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