gravy trains

noun

Definition of gravy trainsnext
plural of gravy train
as in bonuses
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 Synonyms for gravy trains
  1. bonuses
  2. dividends
  3. contributions
Noun
  • Hollywood along with the performance bonuses that were awarded.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Sometimes these talks could veer off in unexpected directions, with recommendations made for United to loan more players to the Championship or give out bonuses to staff if the first team wins a trophy.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • Yet that change paid instant dividends as the Türkiye international sprinted into space down the right, latching onto a through ball from Samuel Mbangula and driving the ball into the top corner.
    Adam Digby, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • That should pay tangible dividends for all VCs, regardless of political affiliation.
    Dan Primack, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • At the top of the goal contributions chart sits Robinson, who has played six assists to his Fulham team-mates without scoring a goal of his own.
    Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This story received contributions from Arielle Retting, Manuela López Restrepo, and Amy Morgan.
    NPR Staff, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of contributions
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