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
But the pandemic halted this gravy train: ESPN has cited sources saying that the league lost more than $1 billion in the 2019–20 season, which depressed the salary cap in the following years.
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Jordan Sargent, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2025
The city of Miami is one of the worst examples of how the gravy train works.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Neither of his successors have made catastrophic moves, but the gravy train of incoming stars has ended.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The gravy train didn’t last long, though—Thune ran for South Dakota’s other Senate seat in 2004 and managed to unseat Daschle, the sitting leader of the Democratic caucus and the same man who beat his former boss, Abdnor, 18 years before.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Jordan Sargent, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2025
The city of Miami is one of the worst examples of how the gravy train works.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Neither of his successors have made catastrophic moves, but the gravy train of incoming stars has ended.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The gravy train didn’t last long, though—Thune ran for South Dakota’s other Senate seat in 2004 and managed to unseat Daschle, the sitting leader of the Democratic caucus and the same man who beat his former boss, Abdnor, 18 years before.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
Noun
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The only fighter who scored a finish who didn’t get a bonus was Jamall Emmers.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Currently, the minimum pension, with an additional bonus, is less than $300, and pensions are updated monthly according to inflation.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many brokerage accounts allow for automatic dividend reinvestment.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Here are some of the dividend stocks that made the cut.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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For example, payments made through a third-party network for a birthday or holiday or wedding gifts; for sharing the cost of a car ride or meal; or for paying a family member or roommate for a household bill aren’t taxable.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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This festival is a nod to the Canada–Netherlands relationship and actually started when the Netherlands sent commemorative tulips to Canada as a gesture for their contributions to the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II as well as for hosting the Dutch royal family who were in exile.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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This set includes needle tips and cables of different sizes, allowing knitters to customize their tools for specific patterns, plus yarn, accessories and a stylish case to store it in – all for less than $30.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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The president’s promise to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security will augment that number.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But privately, several lobbyists generally shrugged at the idea of limiting their own donations.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2025
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The project, whose construction depended on being fully funded through donations or grants, will expand recreational access without using taxpayer dollars.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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