as in unnecessary
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end
money's tight, so we'll have to skip nonessential purchases
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as in extravagance
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Recent Examples of nonessential
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
The chain stocks more nonessential merchandise compared to competitors such as Walmart (WMT) and Costco (COST).
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Ensure infrastructure and code are designed for segmentation, allowing easy removal of nonessential components.
7.
—Deepa Shekhar, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
In response, the FAA had already imposed restrictions on nonessential military helicopter operations near Reagan National Airport.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
For Americans, that also means services deemed nonessential, like food inspections and some federal health services, would also be paused, according to the nonprofit policy organization Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB).
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
The chain stocks more nonessential merchandise compared to competitors such as Walmart (WMT) and Costco (COST).
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Ensure infrastructure and code are designed for segmentation, allowing easy removal of nonessential components.
7.
—Deepa Shekhar, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
In response, the FAA had already imposed restrictions on nonessential military helicopter operations near Reagan National Airport.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonessential
Adjective
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Without a clear roadmap, friendship breakups often feel ambiguous, or sometimes lead to unnecessary hurt.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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For many Black people, having a tailor is not an extravagance, but a necessity.—
Tariro Mzezewa,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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For years, city officials have treated lawns as a wasteful extravagance.—
Edward Ring,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Boston and Baltimore restarted play just as extras started at the Trop.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Optional extras include a leather carrying case, titanium pocket clip, and a full bit set.—
Ben Coxworth
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The images aren’t only stripped of superfluities; they’re hermetically sealed off from anything that could impinge from offscreen ...—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
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The images aren’t only stripped of superfluities; they’re hermetically sealed off from anything that could impinge from offscreen, from the world at large.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Abbas’s family has enriched itself and lives in luxury.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Room service has long been a hallmark of hotel luxury, but in today’s ultra-competitive hospitality landscape, some hotels are going off-menu and thinking outside the box.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Durso says she’s noticed the guests really appreciating the balance between indulgence and wellness, which was one of her goals in particular when helping to curate a new experience.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Dry brushing can be a relaxing yet stimulating indulgence that leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth.—
Angela Palmer,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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“Nonessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonessential. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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