How to Use plus in a Sentence

plus

1 of 3 adjective

• She’s been the plus one, she’s been the wife of a celebrity.
  — Ashley Paige, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
• She's been the plus one, she's been the wife of a celebrity.
  — Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 8 June 2023
• This plus-size brand will fit those curves all the way up to the heavens.
  — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 30 Jan. 2023
• Click the plus button in the top-right corner to add a new word to mute.
  — Wired, 7 Aug. 2022
• But, on the plus side, the Sierra snowpack is at a ten-year high.
  — Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2023
• Flowers also came to the event with a plus one — her blind date Zach.
  — Julia Meehan, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2022
• There will be a total of 13 winners and their plus ones.
  — Kate Perez, USA TODAY, 31 July 2023
• To use it, turn the dial at the top to the plus symbol, then select a heat setting.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
• Lace-trim bodysuits, silk sets, and plus-size options are all in the mix, too.
  — Andrea Aguila, Glamour, 5 July 2022
• Full on what features to look for in a plus size underwear and how to find the best fit.
  — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
• Most styles range from 0-12 with some plus size options.
  — Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2023
• Many of these items are offered in plus-size options as well.
  — al, 5 Aug. 2022
• Lane Bryant has been a champion for plus-size women since the 1920s.
  — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 3 Feb. 2023
• On the plus side, some people might like that because this snack is more of a texture thing.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 28 Jan. 2023
• Just tap the plus button, then the audio button, and start talking.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2023
• They can be purchased in MLB’s Ballpark app for $8 each plus tax.
  — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2023
• On the plus side, the dress code is always hiker casual.
  — Katie Jackson, Outside Online, 6 Sep. 2022
• On the plus side, only three of 18 OSU punts have resulted in a return.
  — oregonlive, 12 Oct. 2022
• On the plus side for the Chargers, the Chiefs have only eight takeaways, while the Chargers have turned the ball over five times in their last three games.
  — Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2022
• In contrast, the reverse is often true on a 1,000 cc-plus machine.
  — Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2023
• On the plus side, every panel and piece of trim was still original.
  — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2022
• Milwaukee’s bench ranks eighth with a plus/minus of 0.8 points per game.
  — Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2023
• Many of these sale items are also offered in plus-size options.
  — al, 8 Sep. 2022
• Both opened in response to the lack of secondhand and vintage plus-size clothing.
  — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 21 Nov. 2022
• The list of plus-size clothing brands worth shopping has a new addition in activewear, one that isn't just for the gym.
  — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Nov. 2022
• In the plus column for Pilk and cookies: The ingredients are easy to acquire, and the drink is easy to create.
  — Vulture, 1 Dec. 2022
• The third-year forward is a plus defender and the de-facto leader on the league's second-youngest team.
  — Michael Shapiro, Chron, 14 Mar. 2023
• On the plus side, the most cost-effective and efficient way to charge an EV is via an at-home charger.
  — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 29 Sep. 2022
• Kevon Looney has taken a step back on both ends and his plus/minus (-67) is second-worst to Wiggins.
  — Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2024
• Then tap on the plus icon (with a circle around it) to add another emergency contact like Dad.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2024

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plus

2 of 3 noun

• The apartment isn't perfect, but the fact that it has new appliances is a plus.
• The job doesn't pay well, but the convenient hours are a definite plus.
• One big plus of the Book of Dead is its bonus spins round.
  — Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
• He was tied with Trey Stewart in plus-minus, and the two led the team in that stat.
  — Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Nov. 2022
• Yes, the topping is very sugary, but for me, that's a plus.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
• The turkey bits look tender and the veggies are a plus.
  — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
• This toothpaste gets quite foamy, which is a plus in our book.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
• As a plus, you are assured outdoor dining in the days of Covid.
  — Brad Templeton, Forbes, 28 June 2022
• Sunny, dry days are best for hunts; a lack of wind is also a plus.
  — New York Times, 26 June 2022
• The fact that these models tend to be quieter is also a plus.
  — Bobbi Dempsey, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
• Our faces felt fresh and moisturized, which was a plus.
  — Nicole Cain Nd, Ma, Health, 27 Apr. 2023
• The big win is the joy and perspective being in the wild brings, and a delicious meal by the fire is a plus.
  — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2022
• Knowledge of the worlds of art and literature is a plus!
  — Jessica Geltstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2023
• The other plus was that the ship was small enough to enter ports that big hulking cruise ships cannot.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2022
• Its easy classic fit that can be tucked or untucked is a plus.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 9 Jan. 2023
• There are two routes where nonstops are a real plus: to Hawaii and to Europe.
  — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Aug. 2022
• The iron can be used while clothes are hanging up — a plus for dresses or longer garments.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 July 2023
• Since the brand touts it as being a great vacuum for pet owners, that’s a plus.
  — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2023
• In this world, the young Kessler comes in and contributes right away, and even Azubuike is a plus at backup center.
  — Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022
• The level of responsiveness was a huge plus for us as our legs grew tired.
  — Ravi Davda, Health, 6 Apr. 2023
• And, frankly, the sinks in the middle of the dining room are a plus for washing up after getting your hands full of butter and spices.
  — jsonline.com, 21 June 2022
• The base unit has four ethernet ports and the satellite adds another two, which is a plus.
  — Stephen Slaybaugh, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2022
• Overall, should be viewed as a plus athlete with upside.
  — Nick Alvarez | [e-mail], al, 26 Aug. 2022
• Getting Mooney 94 yards was a huge plus and something the offense needs to aim for on a weekly basis.
  — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2022
• Knowing someone who already made it behind the velvet rope and can vouch for you is a plus.
  — Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022
• But, learning anything new about Uranus is going to be a big plus for astronomers.
  — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 23 Sep. 2022
• Knowing ahead of time that Bell is not likely to disrupt the chemistry the Guardians built last season is also a plus.
  — Joe Noga, cleveland, 21 Dec. 2022
• Having a bike at home is also a plus for those who prefer to skip the spin class scene in favor of choosing their own ride.
  — Maggie Slepian, Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2022
• Hair didn’t get tangled in the brush roller on this vacuum, either, which is a plus for pet owners.
  — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2023
• Assuming Westry stays and is healthy, getting the 6′6 guard going would be a huge plus for next season.
  — Nubyjas Wilborn | , al, 19 Mar. 2023

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plus

3 of 3 preposition

• The hotel has two restaurants, plus a bar and a swimming pool.
• The school had four prep teams plus a high school team.
  — NBC News, 19 Dec. 2020
• In that case, the player would earn a return plus the bonus.
  — Xl Media, cleveland, 16 Apr. 2022
• Who doesn’t want a shot at eternal life plus a tasty snack?
  — Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 15 Oct. 2022
• If Ankalaev were to win, the player would get their $100 bonus plus a return on the $5 wager.
  — Xl Media, cleveland, 29 July 2022
• Sonn asked for a payout of about $2.5 million plus a year’s salary.
  — Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2023
• The dealer then places a card face up and calls out the value of the card plus the value of the opponent’s.
  — cleveland, 14 Nov. 2020
• All of this plus a friendship fashion montage at the end?
  — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2021
• The trust pays back an amount equal to what the trust’s creator put in plus a modest amount of interest.
  — Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2021
• Upgrade from a one-bedroom place to one-bedroom plus a den.
  — Octavia Ramirez, refinery29.com, 13 Oct. 2020
• The MacBook Air offers the speedyM2 processor plus a battery life of up to 18 hours.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2022
• Rob Dyson called and offered me a road-racing ride that paid prize money plus a salary.
  — Jerry Garrett, Car and Driver, 31 Dec. 2020
• This plus a fluted bolt and barrel put the rifle at just under 6 pounds.
  — Mike Dickerson, Field & Stream, 18 Feb. 2021
• The first 100 people at either brewery on Friday can snag one of these badass prints plus a pair of 3D specs.
  — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 30 Oct. 2020
• The bobbleheads are $30 each plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 an order.
  — al, 9 Jan. 2022
• Thanksgiving was around the corner, but that year the feast would be just for my husband, David, and me plus a neighbor.
  — Cathy Whims, WSJ, 3 Nov. 2022
• Each of these recipes produces a stunning tart or cake for the holiday table plus a bonus treat for the next day.
  — Natasha Pickowicz, WSJ, 14 Nov. 2020
• The warm plate plus the warm sauce will remove the chill without further cooking (and thus toughening) the steak.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 22 May 2020
• The deal, which closes May 7, will bring Braun’s shares valued more than $103 million plus an undisclosed amount of cash.
  — Ariel Shapiro, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021
• The Connecticut Sun forward had just grabbed a loose ball on defense, sprinted down the court and scored a fast break layup plus the foul.
  — Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2022
• The home was custom-built in 2008 for the Westcott family and has two stories plus a basement.
  — Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 24 Dec. 2020
• This plus a conversation with my best friend just now...
  — Jamie Gangel and Zachary Cohen, CNN, 28 Mar. 2022
• This plus a conversation with my best friend just now ...
  — Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2022
• This plus a conversation with my best friend just now. . .
  — Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Mar. 2022
• For more than a year, work plus my daughter’s online school equaled zero time for pleasure or pause.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2021
• For example, the smoothie cups cost Qi $1 each plus shipping.
  — Randy Diamond, ExpressNews.com, 13 Feb. 2020
• Helix will give you up to $200 off your mattress purchase plus two free pillows.
  — NBC News, 24 Apr. 2020
• With less than 30 seconds left in the game, EJ Liddell worked in the post, missed a layup got his own rebound and converted the second-chance plus the foul.
  — Michael McCleary, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Mar. 2021
• Those teams are the top eight teams from each conference plus the six teams within six games of the No. 8 team in either conference.
  — Mark Inabinett | [e-mail], al, 26 June 2020
• Guests can take advantage of a pergola sitting area plus a fire pit and grill for cooking.
  — Alison Van Houten, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2020

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024