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as in dividend
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the use of a company car is one perquisite of the job
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Recent Examples of perquisite
His 2023 compensation was valued at $12.2 million, including yearly salary, cash bonus, stock, and perquisites.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 July 2024
The air travel is part of what are known as perquisites, or perks granted the executives, which also include ground transportation, lodging and meals during personal travel.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
The advisory firm’s review of CEO perks between 2020 and 2023 found that home security perquisites for S&P 500 CEOs rose in prevalence from 12.6% in 2020, to 15.7% in 2023.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
The executives took trips on a pair of twin-engine eight-seat Bombardier Global Express jets, a perquisite granted under the managers’ compensation plans, Nicholson told Judge Morgan Zurn.
—Jef Feeley, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2023
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 July 2024
The air travel is part of what are known as perquisites, or perks granted the executives, which also include ground transportation, lodging and meals during personal travel.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
The advisory firm’s review of CEO perks between 2020 and 2023 found that home security perquisites for S&P 500 CEOs rose in prevalence from 12.6% in 2020, to 15.7% in 2023.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
The executives took trips on a pair of twin-engine eight-seat Bombardier Global Express jets, a perquisite granted under the managers’ compensation plans, Nicholson told Judge Morgan Zurn.
—Jef Feeley, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisite
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Years ago, Cleveland GM Andrew Berry pushed Garrett’s cap hits into the future by prorating Garrett’s bonuses.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Additional minor adjustments to some bonuses from Rarity and Poms of Power.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trump floats social media idea at Saudi summit What has House Speaker Mike Johnson said about DOGE dividend checks?—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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This dividend grower, which has boosted its payout by 149% over the past decade, is selling off on tariff sizzle.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to the Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation gift, the program will be free in the fall of 2025.—
Lauren Smith,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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Many have encouraged others to lean into their unique journeys, explaining that personal style is a reflection of trial and error, not just an inherent gift.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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The online delivery platform, headquartered in San Francisco, used the wage model between May 2017 and September 2019 to pocket drivers' tips, according to court papers filed in the case.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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What to Know The budget resolution does not contain a bill eliminating taxes on tips, as some have mistakenly claimed on social media.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Cruise ships prefer to offer incentives like prepaid gratuities and shipboard credits over fare cuts, said Jamie Cash, the general manager of Cruiseline.com, a cruise search and review website.—
Elaine Glusac,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Reservations are required and tax and gratuity are not included.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Perquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisite. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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