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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Tucker, the 5th overall player taken in that draft, was given a $4 million signing bonus by the Astros.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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His signing bonus of $45,000 is almost 70 times the median annual income of his fellow Ugandans.Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Long-term rates are spiking, and the dividends aren’t offering protection as bond yields go higher.Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, studying a company's past dividend history can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.Dividend Channel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The boat was spotted off the island of Lanzarote on Monday as Spain marked the Epiphany holiday, also known as Three Kings Day, meant to honor the day the three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus, rescuers said.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Includes gifts for your wedding party, party favors for all guests, and welcome bags for friends who've traveled abroad for your big day.Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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What is the new health savings account (HSA) contribution limit?Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Despite a slight early dip in decisive goal contributions, Williams continues to wreak havoc down the left flank with his appetite for direct dribbling and one-on-one duels.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Electrical and heating safety tips While the power supply should be sufficient during this storm, here are some tips for staying safe during an outage.Dominique Sabins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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Bailey Berg Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
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No cost to attend but reservations are recommended with donations always appreciated.Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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In addition to donations, the beauty brand also offered to help makeup artists rebuild their kits if lost in the fire.Essence, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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