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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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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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Noun
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The three position players who netted seven-figure bonuses are no longer in the organization, while Lizarraga’s development has stalled in the upper levels.—
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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Smaller designers that are owed money by Saks Global are already cutting bonuses for their employees, laying off workers or, in the extreme, preparing to file for bankruptcy themselves, according to sources.—
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Several men have since recalled enjoying Short’s company, taking her on dates, and offering her gifts.—
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Now imagine a world where everyone yearned—not through dramatic declarations of love or extravagant gifts, but simply by being honest from the start.—
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Investments in brokerage accounts incur annual taxes on income, such as dividends and capital gains.—
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It’s also been suggested that the dividends arrive in a form other than a check.—
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
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Airen’s other presents are still wrapped and put up.—
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.—
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Immersive multimedia displays and live presentations by experts will have your family observing the skies in a whole new way.—
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The White House expects to make its final presentations to the Commission of Fine Arts in February, and to the National Capitol Planning Commission in March, and will submit its final plan for the project by the end of January, a White House official told ABC News.—
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“Lagniappes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagniappes. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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