as in extra
being over what is needed
cleared off all the superfluous stuff on his desk to make room for the new computer
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Recent Examples of superfluous
Image For Wynne, the buttons are not only entirely superfluous to the communication humans and dogs already have but also potentially a distraction from their natural barks and howls, their tail wags and tucks.
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Camille Bromley Gabra Zackman Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Setup, climax, resolution—all the elements of narrative—had become superfluous.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Though initially intriguing, superfluous neuro devices discretely strip away our humanity.
—Audrey Botta, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Loose Lob Jane Birkin's bangs are iconic and render any superfluous additions entirely unnecessary—even on her wedding day.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Camille Bromley Gabra Zackman Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Setup, climax, resolution—all the elements of narrative—had become superfluous.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Though initially intriguing, superfluous neuro devices discretely strip away our humanity.
—Audrey Botta, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Loose Lob Jane Birkin's bangs are iconic and render any superfluous additions entirely unnecessary—even on her wedding day.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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If so desired, extra time can be spent on the Lions’ 52-point explosion in a Week 8 victory over the Tennessee Titans.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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If more than one cutting has rooted, transplant the extra cuttings to separate containers.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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
Adjective
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In the meantime, many homeowners who were dropped may be forced to find a policy through the state insurer of last resort – the FAIR plan – or a surplus line carrier, an unregulated insurer that charges far more than a traditional policy.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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The company plans to allocate up to 90% of its surplus cash to bitcoin, borrowing a page from MicroStrategy’s playbook.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Got a spare £560 for a decent view of Inter Miami vs Al Ahly?—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The bereaved participants, led by Charlotte (a scene stealing Tasha Smith), gather in a spare multimedia room to process their loss.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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During a postseason matchup between the Chiefs and the Houston Texans, Mahomes found himself at the center of a controversial unnecessary roughness penalty.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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To mitigate unnecessary risk for your company, also ensure that compliance is a part of the consideration.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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