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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
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
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Well, what its dividend giveth, its share price taketh away—and then some!—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other stocks that made Morgan Stanley’s list of potential dividend initiators include Deckers Outdoor , Veeva Systems , Arista Networks and UiPath .—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
18 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
Noun
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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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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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Courtesy of Canyon Spirit The Signature Experience (the company’s version of coach service) includes daily breakfast, lunch, snacks, and both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages aboard, motorcoach transfers to the hotels, luggage transfers, and gratuities for the service team.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Trump Speech: No Tax On Tips Proposal And Economic Implications Overview: Trump’s no tax on tips proposal aims to exempt income earned from customer gratuities (tips) from federal income taxation.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Perquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisite. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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