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as in dividend
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the use of a company car is one perquisite of the job
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Recent Examples of perquisite
The advisory firm’s review of CEO perks between 2020 and 2023 found that home security perquisites for S&P 500 CEOs rose in prevalence from 12.6% in 2020, to 15.7% in 2023.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
The executives took trips on a pair of twin-engine eight-seat Bombardier Global Express jets, a perquisite granted under the managers’ compensation plans, Nicholson told Judge Morgan Zurn.
—Jef Feeley, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2023
Employees that survived the layoffs were sad that their friends were no longer at the company, and that the perquisites — the little extras that made work fun — were reduced, multiple current and former workers said.
—Aisha Counts, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2023
But that perquisite may soon be ending.
—William Cohan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
The executives took trips on a pair of twin-engine eight-seat Bombardier Global Express jets, a perquisite granted under the managers’ compensation plans, Nicholson told Judge Morgan Zurn.
—Jef Feeley, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2023
Employees that survived the layoffs were sad that their friends were no longer at the company, and that the perquisites — the little extras that made work fun — were reduced, multiple current and former workers said.
—Aisha Counts, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2023
But that perquisite may soon be ending.
—William Cohan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisite
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The City University of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized faculty and staff that includes across-the-board raises and a ratification bonus, CUNY and the Professional Staff Congress announced Monday.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 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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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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And there’s so many wonderful gifts that come from being tested to your limits of death.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 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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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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A couple pro tips from our editor, Allen Farmelo, who has bought and sold watches on eBay since 1995: Track reputable (or even just interesting) sellers.Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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But despite an early, modest uptick in tipping during the pandemic recovery, many people have consistently shown no difficulty declining requests to add gratuities.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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In October, gratuities made up nearly 23% of restaurant workers' pay across the U.S. — up from 14% in 2019.Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Perquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisite. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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