as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the new tax law offers a real gravy train to certain categories of investors
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Recent Examples of gravy train
Those are just some of the consumers who have been at the end of this gravy train.
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Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This just-okay kids’ film — the sort trying to capitalize on the Harry Potter gravy train way after the fact — is set in the 1950s as a boy, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), is sent to live with his eccentric uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) after his parents’ tragic death.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the ‘gravy train’ going.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the 'gravy train' going.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This just-okay kids’ film — the sort trying to capitalize on the Harry Potter gravy train way after the fact — is set in the 1950s as a boy, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), is sent to live with his eccentric uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) after his parents’ tragic death.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the ‘gravy train’ going.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the 'gravy train' going.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gravy train
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
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The teams will not only be competing for the title, but also a $1 million bonus, which will be awarded to the clubs that make it to the championship game.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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The presumption is that job security—as well as promotions, funding, and possibly bonuses—were linked to progress on this score.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
16 May 2025
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The front office opted to trade away Cody Bellinger and bring in Kyle Tucker in a move that has paid strong dividends so far this season.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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At the end of the month, all daily dividends are totaled and paid.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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The most popular gift categories remain flowers, greeting cards and special outings such as dinner or brunch.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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For Mother's Day, Tory Burch is offering two gift sets to celebrate the matriarch in your life.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The total economic contribution, including the multiplier effect, is expected to exceed J$95.4 billion (US $600 million).—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The series features contributions from many of Almodóvar’s most iconic collaborators, including actresses Penélope Cruz, Julieta Serrano, Rossy de Palma, Bibiana Fernández, Loles León, Carmen Machi, Lola Dueñas and Leonor Watling.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 May 2025
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Other tips include decreasing portion sizes, increasing physical activity, tracking calorie intake, reading food labels, and using healthier cooking methods.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Say goodbye to moldy cheese with these key storage tips.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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According to county records, Tucker made a $2,000 donation to Rackauckas’ campaign in August 2018, after he’d been assigned to investigate the leak.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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On Tuesday at Colonial, Murray’s mother, father and sister will formally make a $20,000 donation to the Ben Hogan foundation; Hogan’s father died of suicide when the future legend of golf was 9.—
Mac Engel
May 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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