1
as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a recalculation of the year's income that resulted in a plus in the company's profits
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2
as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the supply of cranberries is greatly in plus of the demand for them in the market
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as in extra
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Recent Examples of plus
Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 July 2025
Edgecombe is one of the best athletes in this class, and he's expected to be a plus defender early in his career.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Ono, a three-time university president most recently at the University of Michigan, is poised to lead the state’s flagship public university under a five-year deal worth up to nearly $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
But Ver Steeg still sees a workhorse in his 215-pound frame, a three-down back who’s averaged 5.2 yards per carry in the NFL and is a plus in pass protection.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
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Noun
The plus side is this apartment comes with a truly expansive living room, which easily can pull double duty as a dining room and gets plenty of east-facing light.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 July 2025
Edgecombe is one of the best athletes in this class, and he's expected to be a plus defender early in his career.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Adjective
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With over 4,700 branches, Chase has the largest branch network in the U.S. plus access to more than 15,000 ATMs.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Ono, a three-time university president most recently at the University of Michigan, is poised to lead the state’s flagship public university under a five-year deal worth up to nearly $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Preposition
Unlike with Whiteside and his $98 million albatross of a contract, Ware remains on the NBA’s rookie scale, the type of plus value that is not necessarily the case with 36-year-old Durant and his impending two-year, $122 million extension.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
But Ver Steeg still sees a workhorse in his 215-pound frame, a three-down back who’s averaged 5.2 yards per carry in the NFL and is a plus in pass protection.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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Certain travel agencies have seen a decline in travel as the cost of living increases.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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But the House saw a 28% increase in business, with much of that driven by young people, Chief Commercial Officer James Ferguson said.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Several were already sold out by 1 p.m. Thursday, but other restaurants open up their surplus shop in the evening.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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That one is a negative, however, as their +68 pop up surplus is quite a drag on their offense.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Hopefully, the extra rest over the All-Star break will help Clark get back to full health and on the court.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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The former Notre Dame star transferred to TCU to try to improve her game, earn some extra NIL money and continue to grow her brand.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
Noun
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That means Superman only has a few days left to itself before facing direct competition, in addition to losing Imax screens and other premium-large format auditoriums to Fantastic Four, which is tracking to open to $100 million to $110 million domestically.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
20 July 2025
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In addition to the elevated dining, first class passengers on Acela are also treated to other perks, like access to station lounges, including the Metropolitan Lounge at New York's Moynihan Train Hall, which features large glass windows, contemporary flooring, Wi-Fi, and snacks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Sip wines made right on-site, sweat out nights of excess in the barrel sauna and cold plunge, and savor in-room breakfasts and alfresco wine dinners.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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With no shortage of natural night in this nursery, there’s little need for an excess of lamps or harsh overhead lighting, though the boho-style chandelier Storm added complements the wood finishes throughout the space.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Noun
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The 2025 Emmy nominations delivered meaningful gains in representation across race, gender and identity, with a few concerning declines.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Football presenters Alan Shearer and Mark Chapman both benefited from salary gains of at least £60,000 because of UEFA Euro 2024.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
Preposition
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Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
22 Mar. 2023
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But shearwaters, as well as petrels and albatrosses, are part of a class known as tube-nosed seabirds, with tubular nostrils and an excellent senses of smell.—
Matthew Savoca,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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