lagniappes

noun

plural of lagniappe
1
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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2
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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  1. bonuses
  2. gifts
  3. dividends
  4. donations
  5. presents
  6. presentations
Noun
  • The contract also stipulates longevity bonuses for staff with at least ten years of service, up to twelve weeks of paid parental leave, stronger health and safety protections, and more bereavement leave.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Betr wants to give you a chance to earn $200 in bonuses when using promo code FOXNEWS and wagering on Monday Night Football or MLB Playoff action.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • Bellen's parents focused more on nurturing their children's gifts and interests like entrepreneurship and education and supporting their endeavors.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Over the years, Chivayo gave away dozens of luxury cars, buses, cash and other gifts to celebrities, church leaders, sports figures, politicians and social media followers, frequently broadcasting his largesse online.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • The dividends never went out, however, as the administration sent out $100 billion in tariff refunds through the end of July.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In the short term, dividend yields of these companies may look less attractive, but that can change over time as dividends rise and the stock price is likely to be steadier as well.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • The Treasury Department moved last week to automatically enroll tens of millions of children and greenlight donations of individual stocks as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touts the accounts ahead of midterms.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The vast majority of the Central Pennsylvania Clinic’s operating budget comes from direct community donations, many of which happen at large auctions that take place a few times throughout the year.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of donations
Noun
  • While this stellar nursery is normally a dazzling, easy sight through binoculars, tonight's viewing dynamic presents a unique and dramatic observation challenge.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • View this post on Instagram Keeping dozens of underwater vehicles coordinated presents a tougher problem than simply programming each drone to follow a route.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of presents
Noun
  • Yet despite their contrasting presentations, there is little to distinguish their strategies at this early stage.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Across five days, View’s filmmaking presentations and executive discussions offer different perspectives on how those pressures are reshaping production.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of presentations
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“Lagniappes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagniappes. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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