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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
Travelers who book and pay their gratuities ahead of that date can lock in the current rate, the cruise line told USA TODAY in an email.
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
The nonprofits receive a percentage of sales and gratuities earned from their volunteers' fundraising efforts at the ballpark.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2024
Nightly rates at the luxurious all-inclusive resort include upscale guest accommodations, all meals and associated gratuities, along with a wide variety of guest activities and amenities.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Massachusetts voters will decide whether tipped workers should get the standard minimum wage or continue to rely on gratuity.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
The nonprofits receive a percentage of sales and gratuities earned from their volunteers' fundraising efforts at the ballpark.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2024
Nightly rates at the luxurious all-inclusive resort include upscale guest accommodations, all meals and associated gratuities, along with a wide variety of guest activities and amenities.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Massachusetts voters will decide whether tipped workers should get the standard minimum wage or continue to rely on gratuity.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
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The Nuggets were unsure when Jokic would re-join the team as of Friday evening before the opening tip.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Most drivers entering Manhattan's Central Business District, which stretches from 60th Street all the way down to the southern tip of the Financial District, would have to pay the toll.Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Travelers can buy up to 100,000 miles per transaction and receive an additional 100,000 bonus miles at checkout.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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The deal includes pay raises of 38% over four years, and ratification and productivity bonuses.David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Whether shoppers are searching for practical gifts or looking to splurge a little, the year’s sales present a prime opportunity to shop and save.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Enacted by former President Donald Trump, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, or TCJA, brought sweeping changes for individuals, including lower tax brackets, higher standard deductions, a more generous child tax credit and a bigger estate and gift tax exemption, among others.Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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After preferred dividends, net income attributable to common stockholders was $83 million, compared to a net loss of $53 million in the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Amazon impressed Wall Street with a big earnings beat and gave yet another sign that its cost cuts are paying major dividends across its fulfillment and delivery network.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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Fuller hopes the city will provide prevailing wages, health and pension benefits for trade members involved in the municipal construction projects.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Boeing has adamantly rejected requests to restore traditional pensions that the company froze nearly a decade ago.David Koenig, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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The contribution from him was small but encouraging: a baby hook with the left hand, a good help read to block a shot before the third-quarter buzzer, a pair of boards.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Matching that money with contributions of their own, the state and city negotiated a transfer of seven miles of 82nd Avenue from the Oregon DOT to Portland.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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