lagniappes

noun

Definition of lagniappesnext
plural of lagniappe
1
as in bonuses
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed the meal was served with a lagniappe of freshly made cornbread

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2
as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return the hotel threw in some free shampoo as a lagniappe

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  1. bonuses
  2. dividends
  3. donations
  4. presentations
Noun
  • This marks the first time since 2021 that bonuses in the overall finance industry will grow on a yearly basis.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Wall Street bonuses could jump as much as 35% this year as the financial services sector basks in strong markets and solid revenue growth.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • Recent research suggests 34% of the S&P 500's gain from 1940 to 2023 was attributable to dividends.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Delivered over $2 billion to shareholders through dividends, share repurchases and retirement of convertible shares during her tenure.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • Adams is facing five federal counts of bribery, corruption, wire fraud and soliciting and accepting donations from foreign nationals.
    Mark Morales, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Sandoval picked up several donations of $2,500 each from people who gave to the pro-Democrat Democracy Engine, while Rosales has benefited from national Democratic help with an influx of out-of-state individual contributors.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of donations
Noun
  • Seersucker, eyelet, jersey, poplins and denim in all manner of silhouettes were on display in both presentations and runway shows.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
  • For distributors, the presentations and screenings in Cine Marquise’s theaters seem to be the event’s highlight.
    Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of presentations
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“Lagniappes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagniappes. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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