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as in tips
a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due
for parties of eight or more, we automatically add a 15% gratuity onto the bill
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as in bonuses
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 gratuities
For example, some restaurants add automatic gratuities for large groups, while others use service fees to help cover employee benefits or operating expenses.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Each Roam by Tauck trip includes accommodations, airport transfers upon arrival and departure, luggage handling, gratuities, and activities offered on the itinerary.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Cruisers enjoy complimentary alcohol and caviar, fine dining, gratuities, and some shore excursions, among fare inclusions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
An Indiana state bill addressing gratuities that was drafted in response to the bribery case against former Portage Mayor James Snyder was amended and approved in the Senate to remove all language pertaining to gratuities.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
As for gratuities, those will go up by an extra dollar a day.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Now, the Supreme Court has sharply limited the application of sections 201, both the section on bribery and the section on gratuities.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
All tipped workers still must pay payroll taxes on their gratuities.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Once confined to hospitality, requests for gratuities now appear in unexpected places—airlines, medical offices, auto repair shops, logistics providers, even butcher counters and impound lots.
—Mark Bender, Harvard Business Review, 27 Jan. 2026
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Each Roam by Tauck trip includes accommodations, airport transfers upon arrival and departure, luggage handling, gratuities, and activities offered on the itinerary.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Cruisers enjoy complimentary alcohol and caviar, fine dining, gratuities, and some shore excursions, among fare inclusions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
An Indiana state bill addressing gratuities that was drafted in response to the bribery case against former Portage Mayor James Snyder was amended and approved in the Senate to remove all language pertaining to gratuities.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
As for gratuities, those will go up by an extra dollar a day.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Now, the Supreme Court has sharply limited the application of sections 201, both the section on bribery and the section on gratuities.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
All tipped workers still must pay payroll taxes on their gratuities.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Once confined to hospitality, requests for gratuities now appear in unexpected places—airlines, medical offices, auto repair shops, logistics providers, even butcher counters and impound lots.
—Mark Bender, Harvard Business Review, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuities
Noun
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This definition extends from salaries and wages to income from tips and bonuses, all the way to income received from competing on a game show.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Here are a few tips and tricks for home-gardening caregivers to consider.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Raúl Castro also instituted more market-minded reforms, such as offering workers in munitions factories bonuses for high output.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Key person retention bonuses give your most critical people a financial reason to stay, structured to vest at twelve and twenty-four months after close.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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As previously noted, one of the gifts of Russian greats that Saunders most celebrates is their way of locating complex truths in the stuff of ordinary lives—their towns and farms, and their families, their servants; their animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The talented Oklahoma City Thunder point guard, who is the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the 14th to win them in back-to-back, presented his entire team with gifts before accepting the Michael Jordan Trophy from NBA commissioner Adam Silver.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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Investors should focus on shares in companies with strong balance sheets that pay dividends, and maintain a balance of investment styles, said Angelo Kourkafas, senior global investment strategist at Edward Jones.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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If Rodgers and the Steelers are going to raise their ceiling in Year 2, several offseason moves need to pay dividends.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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To become European champions, a team needs all the perquisites — ability, depth and money — but must possess perfect timing, too.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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That’s equity valued at $517 million, $34 million in in cash severance and perquisites worth $44 million.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gratuities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuities. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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