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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
For families, its seasonings, stuffing and gravy are synonymous with Thanksgiving comfort.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Barring a setback to either supernova talent, this KD vs. LeBron matchup is enough to fill the plate and soak up all the gravy.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Choose a cutting board with a well designed for this purpose, or employ paper towels or a kitchen towel to absorb excess juices if needed, attempting to capture as much of the juices in a small bowl as possible to add to your gravy for enhanced flavor.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Let the bouquet of mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing waft their way through the house.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Barring a setback to either supernova talent, this KD vs. LeBron matchup is enough to fill the plate and soak up all the gravy.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Choose a cutting board with a well designed for this purpose, or employ paper towels or a kitchen towel to absorb excess juices if needed, attempting to capture as much of the juices in a small bowl as possible to add to your gravy for enhanced flavor.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Let the bouquet of mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing waft their way through the house.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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Diners can pick a combo, choose a flight of sauces or mix sauces and sides to create the perfect meal.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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For lunch he will be served Cornish hen, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce and rolls, and for Christmas dinner, two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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These include base salaries, percentages of race winnings, performance bonuses, and merchandise sales.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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And there are wonderful, positive career bonuses from accolades.Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Deere has hiked its dividend by 145%, most dramatically during wheat’s last big rally.Brett Owens, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Every dollar invested in Morgan yields high dividends for our economy, communities, students and society.David K. Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sure, big-ticket holiday gifts are fun to receive: There’s nothing quite like ripping off the wrapping paper to unveil a brand-new video game console or a pair of noise-canceling headphones.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here is a list of qualities that may indicate the client’s susceptibility to fraud and the ways they can be checked by the bank employee: Propensity For Freebies • Offering a small gift for this kind of transaction.Dmitry Mishunin, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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And Rewards In addition to timeliness and personalization, using AI in recognition and rewards programs can help prevent human oversight by identifying milestones and smaller contributions that might otherwise be missed.Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The event itself continues to grow in influence and visibility, celebrating the achievements of women whose contributions often go overlooked.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of the best tips to know for setting up this space is that everyone who stays there will likely have a different sleeping temperature preference.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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