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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
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.
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Aisha Counts, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2023
But that perquisite may soon be ending.
—William Cohan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022
The Hemlock Quarterly, an unassuming little newsletter that until recently was the chief perquisite of membership in the Hemlock Society, may have been the only radical publication in the United States whose subscriber rolls were dominated by affluent white women with gray hair.
—Anne Fadiman, Harper's Magazine, 20 July 2021
Casual swearing is a great perquisite of adulthood, and one of the first that kids attempt to seize for themselves.
—Rumaan Alam, The New Yorker, 19 May 2020
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Aisha Counts, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2023
But that perquisite may soon be ending.
—William Cohan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022
The Hemlock Quarterly, an unassuming little newsletter that until recently was the chief perquisite of membership in the Hemlock Society, may have been the only radical publication in the United States whose subscriber rolls were dominated by affluent white women with gray hair.
—Anne Fadiman, Harper's Magazine, 20 July 2021
Casual swearing is a great perquisite of adulthood, and one of the first that kids attempt to seize for themselves.
—Rumaan Alam, The New Yorker, 19 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisite
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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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The deal includes a 38% wage increase over four years, and ratification and productivity bonuses.David Koenig, Fortune, 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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Estée Lauder's stock plummeted Thursday after the beauty company withdrew its fiscal year outlook and cut its dividend.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 1 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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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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For an additional $80 per person per day, the package includes Wi-Fi on up to four devices, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, gratuities, two specialty meals per sailing, unlimited premium desserts, room service, and fitness center access.Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024
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How much are tickets for the 'At the Table' event at The Fat Lamb? Tickets are $125 per person plus tax and gratuity.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Perquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisite. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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