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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
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.
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Aisha Counts, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2023
But that perquisite may soon be ending.
—William Cohan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022
The Hemlock Quarterly, an unassuming little newsletter that until recently was the chief perquisite of membership in the Hemlock Society, may have been the only radical publication in the United States whose subscriber rolls were dominated by affluent white women with gray hair.
—Anne Fadiman, Harper's Magazine, 20 July 2021
Casual swearing is a great perquisite of adulthood, and one of the first that kids attempt to seize for themselves.
—Rumaan Alam, The New Yorker, 19 May 2020
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Aisha Counts, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2023
But that perquisite may soon be ending.
—William Cohan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022
The Hemlock Quarterly, an unassuming little newsletter that until recently was the chief perquisite of membership in the Hemlock Society, may have been the only radical publication in the United States whose subscriber rolls were dominated by affluent white women with gray hair.
—Anne Fadiman, Harper's Magazine, 20 July 2021
Casual swearing is a great perquisite of adulthood, and one of the first that kids attempt to seize for themselves.
—Rumaan Alam, The New Yorker, 19 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisite
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Perhaps earmark some of those funds for a reissue of the Beastie Boys’ third album, Ill Communication, which is out now in a massive presentation across three 180g LPs with lenticular cover art and 12 bonus cuts and remixes, all stored in a hard slipcase.Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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As a bonus, the audiobook is read by Garten herself (how fabulous is that?).Sarah Felbin, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
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The tax covers dividends and gains from disposing of CFC or PFIC stock.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The dividend, which will rise eight cents to 83 cents a share, is payable on Dec. 12 to shareholders of record on Nov. 21.Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Whether shoppers are searching for practical gifts or looking to splurge a little, the year’s sales present a prime opportunity to shop and save.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Your gift recipient can recreate a spa experience at home with this plush robe.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Nuggets were unsure when Jokic would re-join the team as of Friday evening before the opening tip.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Most drivers entering Manhattan's Central Business District, which stretches from 60th Street all the way down to the southern tip of the Financial District, would have to pay the toll.Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Some luxury lines, like Regent Seven Seas Cruises, include onboard gratuities in the cost of the cruise fare.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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Just show your first responder or teacher ID; excludes tax, gratuity and cannot be combined with any other offer.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Aug. 2024
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“Perquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisite. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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