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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
Delicate, delicious and well balanced mid palate rich with ripe fruit that includes red and black cherries but also earthier flavors of truffles, sage, gravy and olive tapenade.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Rice, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and gravy were discarded after they were measured too cold to be safe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Order the shrimp and grits – a big pool of soft, stone-ground grits topped with a generous helping of shrimp and brown gravy with chunks of tasso.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Try the biscuit sandwiches with egg and sausage or bacon, or the sausage and gravy biscuits.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Rice, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and gravy were discarded after they were measured too cold to be safe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Order the shrimp and grits – a big pool of soft, stone-ground grits topped with a generous helping of shrimp and brown gravy with chunks of tasso.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Try the biscuit sandwiches with egg and sausage or bacon, or the sausage and gravy biscuits.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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Customers will be able to get the chicken nuggets a la carte or in a combo featuring regular Nacho Fries, nacho cheese sauce and a large fountain drink.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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For Summertime Both sandwiches can be paired with two of the comedians’ sauces — Cedric’s Sweet Bussin Brown Sugar Sauce, a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce and A deliciously sweet and tangy BBQ sauce and Anthony’s Spicy Chipotle Smoke Sauce, a hotter sauce that uses chipotle peppers.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Officials said the gas station that sold the ticket will also take a $10,000 cash bonus for selling the winning ticket.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Win a $150 bonus for the week or activate a $1,500 first bet. BetMGM Bonus Code Instructions Complete these steps to use the best BetMGM bonus code.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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These assets produce a revenue stream, typically from dividends, interest and realized capital gains.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Under the income test, a foreign corporation qualifies as a PFIC if 75% or more of its gross income in a tax year originates from passive income (e.g., interest, dividends, etc.).—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Ed’s gift is like a metaphor for what’s happening in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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His fourth-round projection stems from the ability to channel his athletic gifts into production.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Industry titan Lenny Waronker will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for his contributions to the business side of music.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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Explore Kylie Minogue See latest videos, charts and news The honor, awarded annually by APRA AMCOS, recognizes outstanding contributions to the Australian music industry.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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And while The First Shadow features a younger version of his Stranger Things character, Modine revealed that Alex Breaux, the actor who plays Dr. Brenner in the play, did not reach out to him for tips or guidance.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Timely tax tips and the latest news delivered to your inbox weekly Editorial StandardsForbes Accolades Kelly Phillips Erb is a Philadelphia-area Forbes senior writer who covers tax, law, and financial crimes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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