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
While there’s no superfluous AI integrated, the smart oven connects to an app that guides the oven how to cook specific recipes.
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
No one is useless, no one is superfluous, there is room for everyone.
—David Chiu, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Not a second is superfluous or boring in this lavish, definitive version of a literary delight.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
The storyline revolves around a delicious plot twist that the film’s trailer unfortunately gives away in wanton fashion, so my presenting a spoiler alert seems a bit superfluous.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
No one is useless, no one is superfluous, there is room for everyone.
—David Chiu, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Not a second is superfluous or boring in this lavish, definitive version of a literary delight.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
The storyline revolves around a delicious plot twist that the film’s trailer unfortunately gives away in wanton fashion, so my presenting a spoiler alert seems a bit superfluous.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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Kimpton Hotels provide pet beds, food and water bowls, plus litter trays, dog leashes and cat scratchboards, for no extra charge, according to its website.—
Bella Stoddart,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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Lee Relaxed Fit Straight Jeans Relaxed straight jeans are a good alternative for those who want to steer clear of ultra baggy or wide-leg styles but still want a little extra room.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The solution, according to Johnson, is to create a special spot for those spare excess essentials.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
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After fermentation, Greek yogurt is strained multiple times to remove the excess liquid and whey, giving it a smooth, creamy texture.39 A 5.3-ounce container of Greek nonfat vanilla yogurt provides 13 grams of protein.40 15.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Funding for a sovereign wealth fund, according to Reuters, may come from surplus reserves, trade surpluses, bank reserves, foreign currency operations, money from privatizations and government transfer payments.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Menlo Park Vice Mayor Betsy Nash clarified to residents that the council’s resolution is not an approval of a building project but rather an exploration of potential development, emphasizing that the council has not yet designated the parking lots as surplus land.—
Ryan Macasero,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Storage is slightly limited with a 1TB SSD, but saving $300 gives you spare cash to up that.—
John Mihaly,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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As a foil stands Judd’s sleek, spare furniture, including chairs, tables, benches and desks.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Time is of the essence—act now to ensure compliance and avoid unnecessary legal and financial repercussions.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Pure Water project is intended to make the upgrades unnecessary because sewage from the plant will be purified at a new Miramar plant just east of Interstate 805, then stored in Lake Miramar reservoir near Interstate 15 and later piped to homes and businesses as potable water.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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