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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
you only pay for three CDs; the fourth one they give you is just gravy
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Recent Examples of gravy
Best of all, classic pork and gravy will be on the supper table in just 30 minutes.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
In a series of photos, Ray showed off her family's meal, which included turkey with some sprigs of fresh herbs (along with a fake turkey as a centerpiece decoration), roasted potatoes, a salad with plenty of greens and pomegranates, soup, gravy and more.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
At one Thanksgiving, my grandfather passed out drunk into his gravy and mashed potatoes.
—Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
Zupan's Markets Zupan's gives you two options — a prime rib roast with scalloped potatoes and other fixings or a turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
In a series of photos, Ray showed off her family's meal, which included turkey with some sprigs of fresh herbs (along with a fake turkey as a centerpiece decoration), roasted potatoes, a salad with plenty of greens and pomegranates, soup, gravy and more.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
At one Thanksgiving, my grandfather passed out drunk into his gravy and mashed potatoes.
—Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
Zupan's Markets Zupan's gives you two options — a prime rib roast with scalloped potatoes and other fixings or a turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
Noun
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Try adding sauces to your favorite dishes or marinate protein.—
Corey Whelan,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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And of course there will almost always be tomatoes as a base for a sauce.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As a bonus, the powder contains algae extract, which can hydrate the hair and help strengthen its structure.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Information on Monday reported that Instagram is offering creators with large TikTok followings cash bonuses ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 per month for a creator to shift their videos to Instagram Reels.—
Zach Vallese,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2025
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Exelon has as dividend yield of 3.8%, and shares are up 14% in the past 12 months.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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Buying stocks and commodities that will yield high dividends is going to help elevate your bank account and assets to new heights.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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We have been treated very badly from this foolish gift that should have never been made, and Panama's promise to us has been broken.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Raising a child is a gift, and there isn’t a more deserving couple of that privilege than you.—
Anna Moeslein,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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And Vulnicura is Björk’s estimable contribution to the breakup album canon, inspired by the end of her relationship with Matthew Barney, her partner of 11 years and the father of one of her children.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
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My Name Is Barbra spans Streisand’s entire life, including her contributions as an actress and musician, as well as her friendships with the likes of Judy Garland, Marlon Brando, and her husband, James Brolin.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2025
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Acuña says that Cal Fire provides tips for home- and landowners looking to fire-proof their property through landscaping and creating defensible space.—
Hannah Singleton,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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Every day Newsweek provides readers with the best hints and tips to solve Connections, one of the most popular games published by The New York Times.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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