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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
Dolly’s recipe, fried up in tallow, is beyond compare, especially drenched in her white pan country gravy.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Dip them into the tangy sauce, the Heinz ketchup or the cream gravy.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Dip them into the tangy sauce, the Heinz ketchup or the cream gravy.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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The Sichuan peppercorn sauce will be concocted at home from a mix of Lao Gan Ma chili crisp ($14) and a citric Olokoi sauce from Palau ($13), previously unknown to me, plus my own cumin.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
18 May 2025
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Hot Ones host Sean Evans attracts millions of viewers for his A-list celebrity sit-down interviews while taste-testing hot wings that increase in spice, and just as the sauce gets hotter, so do the questions asked.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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The teams will not only be competing for the title, but also a $1 million bonus, which will be awarded to the clubs that make it to the championship game.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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The presumption is that job security—as well as promotions, funding, and possibly bonuses—were linked to progress on this score.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
16 May 2025
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The front office opted to trade away Cody Bellinger and bring in Kyle Tucker in a move that has paid strong dividends so far this season.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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At the end of the month, all daily dividends are totaled and paid.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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The most popular gift categories remain flowers, greeting cards and special outings such as dinner or brunch.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Handcrafted by artisans around the world, fair trade UNICEF Market gifts offer another way to support UNICEF.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The total economic contribution, including the multiplier effect, is expected to exceed J$95.4 billion (US $600 million).—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The series features contributions from many of Almodóvar’s most iconic collaborators, including actresses Penélope Cruz, Julieta Serrano, Rossy de Palma, Bibiana Fernández, Loles León, Carmen Machi, Lola Dueñas and Leonor Watling.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 May 2025
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What’s more, experts offer tips on how to ensure your kids are drinking the best milk possible.—
Parents,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Style tip: Lean into the schoolgirl vibes and pair yours with a button-down shirt, vest, or pleated skirt.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
9 May 2025
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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