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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
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.
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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
Employees that survived the layoffs were sad that their friends were no longer at the company, and that the perquisites — the little extras that made work fun — were reduced, multiple current and former workers said.
—Aisha Counts, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2023
But that perquisite may soon be ending.
—William Cohan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022
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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
Employees that survived the layoffs were sad that their friends were no longer at the company, and that the perquisites — the little extras that made work fun — were reduced, multiple current and former workers said.
—Aisha Counts, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2023
But that perquisite may soon be ending.
—William Cohan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisite
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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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The City University of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized faculty and staff that includes across-the-board raises and a ratification bonus, CUNY and the Professional Staff Congress announced Monday.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, any prospective investors will have to overcome a significant mental hurdle: namely, Armour’s horrific dividend track record.Brett Owens, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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There may be periods in which the dividend payment exceeds free cash flow.Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Sure, big-ticket holiday gifts are fun to receive: There’s nothing quite like ripping off the wrapping paper to unveil a brand-new video game console or a pair of noise-canceling headphones.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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And there’s so many wonderful gifts that come from being tested to your limits of death.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Investigators also received a cyber tip from a service provider involving an incident of child pornography involving Quillen in October.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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But despite an early, modest uptick in tipping during the pandemic recovery, many people have consistently shown no difficulty declining requests to add gratuities.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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In October, gratuities made up nearly 23% of restaurant workers' pay across the U.S. — up from 14% in 2019.Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Perquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisite. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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