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
Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Investors looking for a little extra yield from corporate bonds should consider adding exposure to Europe instead of the U.S., according to BlackRock.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Looking for something extra special for your anniversary?
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
Design and features: Remember to consider the extras.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Except maybe Donnie Wahlberg, who might have to come with an extra pack of tissues next year when Wicked Part Two premieres Nov. 21, 2025.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Investors looking for a little extra yield from corporate bonds should consider adding exposure to Europe instead of the U.S., according to BlackRock.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Adverb
The significance of the celebration may justify spending a little more money to make the invites feel extra special, too, particularly since the invitations can serve as framable mementos for the guests of honor.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Looking for something extra special for your anniversary?
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
Add-ons including a stand and 50-inch portable screen are also listed as option extras.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
Design and features: Remember to consider the extras.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
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This cleanser is a star at combating excess sebum production that might lead to below-the-neck breakouts.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Place cut citrus on paper towels to absorb any excess juices before putting them on your dressed salad.Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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The fields of law and insurance are extremely complicated for the layperson, with documents full of terms and concepts that may as well be a foreign language to those unfamiliar with them.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Right before the winners were announced, Susy Ferra, the PR Manager for Bashas,' Food City, AJ's Fine Foods and one of today's hosts, said this year's competition was extremely close.David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
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All were replicated for Mescal’s version as the team crafted six replica breastplates: two for Mescal, one for his stunt double, one for a riding double, one for underwater scenes, and a spare.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2024
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Use the yellow pair for dishwashing, the orange pair to clean the bathroom, the blue pair to wash the car, and the pink pair as a spare.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
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Along with strengthening Macy's nameplate, the company's goals are accelerating luxury growth and simplifying and modernizing end-to-end operations.Jonathan Limehouse, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Strangely, in the middle of ecological breakdown threatening the very basis of human life to thrive on this planet, superyachts or luxury tourism resorts are just not up for public debate.Vijay Kolinjivadi, TIME, 14 Dec. 2024
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The City University of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized faculty and staff that includes across-the-board raises and a ratification bonus, CUNY and the Professional Staff Congress announced Monday.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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These include base salaries, percentages of race winnings, performance bonuses, and merchandise sales.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The United States didn’t start providing surplus DPICM shells to Ukraine until the summer of 2023—more than a year into Russia’s wider invasion of Ukraine.David Axe, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In uncertain and uncomfortable economic times, White Pony Express’ services may become even more necessary as a way to match surplus food with those who need sustenance.George Avalos, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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While the integration of AI into our daily lives has happened very quickly (AI assistants are one of the fastest product adoptions in history), so far, organizations have seen limited benefits.Ethan Mollick, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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At the bike rental shop, a very large, very sweet German Shepherd greeted me from her dog bed by the counter.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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The English-style home was decked out in luxe amenities like a living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, an eight-seat movie theater with its own candy bar, and a saltwater swimming pool with a waterslide.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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The first chunk of that plan debuted this winter with the new East Village base: home to several new restaurants, shopping, other skier amenities (like a ski school and rentals shop), as well as this glittering Grand Hyatt.Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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