as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the new tax law offers a real gravy train to certain categories of investors
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Recent Examples of gravy train
Those are just some of the consumers who have been at the end of this gravy train.
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Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This just-okay kids’ film — the sort trying to capitalize on the Harry Potter gravy train way after the fact — is set in the 1950s as a boy, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), is sent to live with his eccentric uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) after his parents’ tragic death.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the ‘gravy train’ going.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the 'gravy train' going.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This just-okay kids’ film — the sort trying to capitalize on the Harry Potter gravy train way after the fact — is set in the 1950s as a boy, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), is sent to live with his eccentric uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) after his parents’ tragic death.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the ‘gravy train’ going.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the 'gravy train' going.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
Noun
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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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As a bonus: The harness is thoughtfully designed with an internal strap that snugly secures packers (an aid designed to create the appearance of a bulge) in place.—
Malia Griggs,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Officials cannot use funds to contribute to or support nonprofit organizations, for political activities or gifts of public funds.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Dwight, a former U.S. Air Force captain, subsequently became a sculptor well known for his contributions to art and history.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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If the money did go to political causes, the contributions could jeopardize the Hope Florida Foundation’s nonprofit status.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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My search for these cases began with a tip about Mary’s death.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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After the attack, authorities received a tip from Balmer’s ex partner.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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Over the past year, the project generated more than $200,000 for conservation efforts between streaming royalties and donations from individuals and institutions, according to UN Live.—
Claire Murashima,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump raised a record-breaking $239 million for his January inaugural events, with major donations from companies like Meta, Amazon and Nvidia but none from Musk or any of his companies.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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