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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
There’s a whole chapter on the building blocks of sauces, curry pastes, and spice blends, as well as one on the meal makers of rice, eggs, gravies, and relishes.
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The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Be mindful of food waste: Foods that are high in fat, such as gravy, sauces and dairy products should never be washed down the drain.
—Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
All leftovers should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees; and sauces, soups, and gravies should come to a rolling boil while reheating.
—Korin Miller, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
Serve them with warm gravy, cranberry sauce and/or mashed potatoes.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Be mindful of food waste: Foods that are high in fat, such as gravy, sauces and dairy products should never be washed down the drain.
—Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
All leftovers should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees; and sauces, soups, and gravies should come to a rolling boil while reheating.
—Korin Miller, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
Serve them with warm gravy, cranberry sauce and/or mashed potatoes.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gravy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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Diners can pick a combo, choose a flight of sauces or mix sauces and sides to create the perfect meal.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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This will land in your regular dinner rotation, especially with the inclusion of our tangy dipping sauce.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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And there are wonderful, positive career bonuses from accolades.Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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These include base salaries, percentages of race winnings, performance bonuses, and merchandise sales.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Deere has hiked its dividend by 145%, most dramatically during wheat’s last big rally.Brett Owens, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Every dollar invested in Morgan yields high dividends for our economy, communities, students and society.David K. Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
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Holiday gift ideas and advice If your kid wants skin-care gifts for the holidays, here are some risks to consider.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Halftime surprise During the break in action, the Magic surprised a local family with a variety of gifts, including a 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line vehicle, a 65-inch TV, $15,000, tickets to Disney and much more.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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Gratitude Perhaps the most important element of this end-of-year message is an expression of gratitude for employees’ contributions to the company’s success this year.Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In one scene, Trump and Melania were giving interviews on the red carpet at the VH1 Fashion Awards and the future president commented on Zoolander's contributions to the fashion and modeling world.Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Part your hair with the bottle tip and apply the product directly to your scalp.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Personal trainers have shared their top tips to help maintain movement during the busiest time of the year.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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