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
Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
The paper input tray and cartridge access door don’t feel flimsy or especially fragile, and the outer cabinet yields a satisfactory thunk sound when tapped with extra force.
—David English, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Both types of cheese rinds can be used in soups and broths, but Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese has extra thick and flavorful rinds thanks to how it's made.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
And lucky for me, there were extras for an afternoon snack with tea.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Others are more plaintively compensatory: a standard dream of New Yorkers is to have found an extra room in their apartment—a dream often elaborated with a Narnia-like act of pushing back coats and clothes to find a secret door in the back of a closet.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
The paper input tray and cartridge access door don’t feel flimsy or especially fragile, and the outer cabinet yields a satisfactory thunk sound when tapped with extra force.
—David English, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
Adverb
The touchdown appeared to be extra sweet as Verse couldn’t chase down Barkley.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Both types of cheese rinds can be used in soups and broths, but Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese has extra thick and flavorful rinds thanks to how it's made.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
Dog owners spend about $910 annually on their pups, and that's just covering the costs of their basic needs, excluding any extras like boarding when on vacation, which is priced at around $250 for seven days on average.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
And lucky for me, there were extras for an afternoon snack with tea.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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Water and fat don’t mix, so excess oil or grease (say, from starting a soup with lots of bacon fat), can find its way to the surface, creating a greasy film.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Because avoiding excess heat and air exposure is key to keeping butter fresh, the temperature in your kitchen and how well the butter is wrapped will make a difference.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Under normal storm conditions, the risk to trees is extremely low.—
The Sacramento Bee,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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The police chief also told the outlets that the house was extremely dirty, telling WTAE that dog and rodent feces were building up on the floor and that the family members might be suffering from a hoarding disorder.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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That the services will occur on Mr. Biden’s watch during his final days in office spares at least some awkward moments and decisions, since he and not Mr. Trump will be the sitting president at the time of the service.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Carry a basic tool kit with useful spares and don't be shy about getting your hands dirty!—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Dec. 2024
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Hardly had the ink dried on President Donald Trump’s inaugural speech then the Albanian government approved a massive $1.4 billion island luxury development project linked to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, Reuters reports.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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The quiet luxury aesthetic requires a bit more effort than its name suggests: This trend in decor—particularly with paint colors—is all about giving off subtle sophistication.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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As a bonus, the powder contains algae extract, which can hydrate the hair and help strengthen its structure.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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And while there are many important things to consider when planning a trip, blue waters and white sand beaches always earn bonus points.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Currency not valued on a nation’s good faith and credit, or goods, or services, or even surplus hens, but the vibes of investors.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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This is when other heirs could make a claim for surplus funds. Schandler's Rules After auctions with Schandler rules, there is typically no surplus left over for heirs.—
Ben Wieder and,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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These words are all associated with a very large vehicle.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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But the whole thing is oppressive and, in an odd way, not very interesting.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As superyachts continue to grow in length and volume, and the list of amenities jumps with them, the cost to charter some of the most impressive vessels on the water is also spiraling.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
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The amenities, in addition to Unrivaled’s competitive salary and players’ ownership stake, is likely why the league already signed the likes of college superstars Flau’jae Johnson and Paige Bueckers as well as have plans to travel in subsequent seasons.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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