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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
The other one strutted on a box of gravy packets in the kitchen’s dry goods area.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Considering the circumstances, the Play In is free gravy on top of stale dog food.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
And everything that comes in the wake of that is just gravy.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Dolly’s recipe, fried up in tallow, is beyond compare, especially drenched in her white pan country gravy.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Considering the circumstances, the Play In is free gravy on top of stale dog food.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
And everything that comes in the wake of that is just gravy.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Dolly’s recipe, fried up in tallow, is beyond compare, especially drenched in her white pan country gravy.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
Noun
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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
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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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
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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Scroll on for some of the best gifts for moms ready to be wrapped and passed for Mother's Day.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
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
Noun
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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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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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