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as in bonuses
a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due
give the movers a perquisite if they do a good job
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as in dividends
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 perquisites
Such blatant grabs by the state send a clear signal to those who are tempted to think that the perquisites of Russian elite status—money and businesses—belong exclusively to them.
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Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025
Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisites
Noun
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These bonuses are worth $150 more than either card's previous offer and the spending requirement for the Ink Business Unlimited is the same.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Those heroics also earned him a new two-year contract on around £400,000 per week plus bonuses.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While not all activists are the same, there are many examples of activist directors pressing for an immediate sale of the company, buybacks, special dividends, or asset disposals rather than investments in growth.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Tank Bigsby trade The Eagles’ acquisition of running back/kickoff returner Tank Bigsby could pay immediate dividends for the team with Will Shipley sidelined because of an oblique injury.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cash equivalent includes tips paid by checks, credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, and tangible or intangible tokens readily exchangeable for cash or cash equivalent.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Essential safety tips for heavy rain Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding if prolonged or if there is excessive runoff.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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None of the Platinum Card’s previous perks, such as a $200 airline fee credit or the credit to shop at Saks Fifth Avenue, are going away, the company said.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Other perks through the store include free, next day delivery and installation with a minimum purchase, as well as an eco-friendly haul away service for your old appliances.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The nonprofit awards gifts, grants and scholarships to educational areas in need of additional funding.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Some of them would fit in just as well as decor pieces in your hallway or living room, and many of them would make the best gifts.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new tax law could restructure compensation in an emerging industry to draw even more heavily on gratuities.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Overage charges, taxes, and gratuities are not included.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Perquisites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisites. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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