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
The line is 100 percent superfluous to the plot, which leads me to believe Mamie isn’t saying it to the man sitting across from her.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Perhaps Musk will give a ride on the ship to some of those superfluous former government workers, rendering them immigrants in his likeness.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Plus, 64 teams would include more than a quarter of FIFA’s member nations, diluting overall quality and rendering qualifying competitions all but superfluous.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
Any awards show could seem self-indulgent and superfluous against such a backdrop.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Perhaps Musk will give a ride on the ship to some of those superfluous former government workers, rendering them immigrants in his likeness.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Plus, 64 teams would include more than a quarter of FIFA’s member nations, diluting overall quality and rendering qualifying competitions all but superfluous.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
Any awards show could seem self-indulgent and superfluous against such a backdrop.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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However, limited exceptions exist, including: Military personnel serving in combat zones may get extra time.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Beachgoers are going to have to take one extra step before catching waves and rays of sun.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These ingredients help block the production of excess melanin, lightening sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and melasma for a more even complexion.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Federal regulators recently sued the operators of an East Chicago oil re-refinery plant for violating its wastewater permits by discharging excess pollutants — including cyanide, mercury, oil and grease — from its facility toward the Grand Calumet River.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Under 269, all surplus revenue collections exceeding growth in regional CPI inflation will be returned to taxpayers in the form of permanent income tax cuts until the rate falls to 4%.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The $8 million project will be funded through the $4 million federal grant, dollars for public improvements, surplus tax increment funding and funding from the water services department.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The figure is roughly life-size, rendered in spare, firm strokes of black acrylic applied with Japanese brushes to sizable sheets of paper.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Thomas reportedly called the Coast Guard after realizing his spare anchor would not hold the ship's weight.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And with both parties’ primaries rendered unnecessary, the state is gearing up for a prolonged general.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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For example, when commuting in the city, only one or two people may be in the car at a time, making large, heavy vehicles unnecessary.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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