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
The gravy train College is huge business: a hundreds-of-billions machine with donations of $58B last year alone.
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thehustle.co, 25 Oct. 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, 18 Oct. 2024
By now, all manner of opportunists had entered the ANC tent, eager to jump on the Radical Economic Transformation gravy train.
—John Rapley, Foreign Affairs, 10 Jan. 2023
Inside the Pentagon, there are distinct signs that the prime contractor gravy train might be slowing.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
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thehustle.co, 25 Oct. 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, 18 Oct. 2024
By now, all manner of opportunists had entered the ANC tent, eager to jump on the Radical Economic Transformation gravy train.
—John Rapley, Foreign Affairs, 10 Jan. 2023
Inside the Pentagon, there are distinct signs that the prime contractor gravy train might be slowing.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
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This one also gets bonus points for having a foldover-like style.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 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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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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One in three people were repeat donors on the site, and the average donation amount throughout the year was $77.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The league runs with the help of donations, volunteers and the city's parks department.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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