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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
you only pay for three CDs; the fourth one they give you is just gravy
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Recent Examples of gravy
The gravy tasted like salty brown water, and the signature hot sauce is more sweet than heat.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Pour gravy into pan and simmer a couple of minutes, stirring often, to blend the flavors.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Besides the live bands, beer and specialty cocktails, many of Nashville's star bars also serve up menus full of each singer's favorite dishes, often paying homage to their hometowns and childhoods — from Wallen's homemade biscuits and gravy to Wilson's Louisiana-style crawfish.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The unfortunate similarity between gravy boats and bourdaloues was highlighted in a viral video posted by Jenna Jones (@_jennasayquoi), a content creator based in Atlanta, Georgia.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Pour gravy into pan and simmer a couple of minutes, stirring often, to blend the flavors.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Besides the live bands, beer and specialty cocktails, many of Nashville's star bars also serve up menus full of each singer's favorite dishes, often paying homage to their hometowns and childhoods — from Wallen's homemade biscuits and gravy to Wilson's Louisiana-style crawfish.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The unfortunate similarity between gravy boats and bourdaloues was highlighted in a viral video posted by Jenna Jones (@_jennasayquoi), a content creator based in Atlanta, Georgia.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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Some were living off emergency food supplies — powdered peanut butter and apple sauce, said BJ Thorn, whose son defended their home with a garden hose.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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The vodka sauce recipe calls for an entire cup of vodka.Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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His signing bonus of $45,000 is almost 70 times the median annual income of his fellow Ugandans.Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Third baseman Alex Bregman would make sense on a shorter-term deal, though because the Astros gave him a qualifying offer, the Cubs would lose their second- and fifth-highest picks in the 2025 draft and $1 million from their international bonus pool.Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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Companies paying high dividends may reduce or eliminate payouts during economic downturns, leaving you without a crucial income source.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Pickman: Playing the fourth quarter to a target winning score (11 points from the leader after three quarters) paid immediate dividends.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Includes gifts for your wedding party, party favors for all guests, and welcome bags for friends who've traveled abroad for your big day.Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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This applies to all financial gifts in a tax year, not just contributions to 529 plans.Robert Cole, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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What is the new health savings account (HSA) contribution limit?Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Despite a slight early dip in decisive goal contributions, Williams continues to wreak havoc down the left flank with his appetite for direct dribbling and one-on-one duels.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Electrical and heating safety tips While the power supply should be sufficient during this storm, here are some tips for staying safe during an outage.Dominique Sabins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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Bailey Berg Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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