as in excess
being over what is needed
always has extra food on hand in the event that unexpected company drops by
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as in extremely
to a great degree
the children tried to be extra quiet while their mother was recovering
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as in spare
an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original
that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand
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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras
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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
as an extra, the dealer filled the tank of my new car
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Recent Examples of extra
Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
In case of an injury to Alonso, Vientos or Baty, an extra corner infielder will serve as valuable insurance.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Make unique birthday traditions Having yearly, birthday-specific traditions can make any birthday feel extra special and celebratory, no matter what else is going on, says Herway.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Feb. 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Here, that community is represented by Mustafa and a handful of refugees temporarily employed as extras.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Outdoor additions like a terrace are around $1,000 extra.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
In case of an injury to Alonso, Vientos or Baty, an extra corner infielder will serve as valuable insurance.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Libertyville Township voters will need to be extra careful during the upcoming April election, with two O’Connors unrelated to each other running for the supervisor seat.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Make unique birthday traditions Having yearly, birthday-specific traditions can make any birthday feel extra special and celebratory, no matter what else is going on, says Herway.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
Featuring around 320 extras, each episode was filmed in a four-week block that mostly comprised technical practices and rehearsals.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Here, that community is represented by Mustafa and a handful of refugees temporarily employed as extras.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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But if those tariffs are later reversed, they could be left with excess inventory.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Diversify Corrective phases can also be healthy for the stock market, flushing out excess speculation before equities resume marching higher.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This shows us how much of a reach influencers can have and, in my experience, influencer collaborations can be extremely fruitful in hospitality PR.—
Emily Reynolds Bergh,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The measles virus is airborne and extremely contagious.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Because their visitors were man-for-man, whoever pressed Ederson would leave a player spare.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Most former Grand Prix bikes that reach auction have a racing provenance, but this one is an absolute unicorn – a grand prix racing bike untouched from new, with spares.—
Mike Hanlon,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2025
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Even by reducing their tax payments with deferrals, the Dodgers will still pay a league-leading $142 million in luxury taxes in 2025, according to Spotrac.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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The pair were enjoying an intimate dinner at the luxury oceanfront resort surrounded by rose petals, soft candlelight and a crackling fireplace.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Proceeds benefit local charities through The Woman’s Club of Casselberry. 2 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month, The Woman’s Club of Casselberry, 251 Overbrook Drive, Casselberry, $5 for 10 games plus two optional bonus games, 407-947-2747.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Luxury tax is based on payrolls with average annual values that include benefits and the pre-arbitration bonus pool.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Today, that’s not a win as night power is cheaper, but soon mid-day power is going to be the cheapest, coming from surplus solar power.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Along with the operating budget plan, Pritzker proposed a variety of initiatives, including a $500 million plan to make surplus state properties more attractive for private business development and investment.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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They have long since been known to be very controlling with video footage from tournament play.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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And these women are still very universal women that are struggling every day, but trying to survive systemic oppression and trying to find the most authentic voices.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Midsize cities like Tulsa, with metropolitan statistical area populations between 1 and 3 million people, already have the foundation to support a tech ecosystem: population density, cultural amenities, as well as a relatively low cost of living that can de-risk entrepreneurship.—
Nicholas Lalla,
WIRED,
4 Mar. 2025
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One of the few amenities as a parent of two children is the joy of taking them to the beach.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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