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as in spares
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 amenities
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 bonuses
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 extras
The Christmas at the Anatole package includes extras like attraction tickets and free parking.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Other potential extras include a panoramic roof, a winter pack incorporating heated front seats and steering wheel, and a towbar.
—James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Jodi Blodgett is so sick of all the extras that she's stopped flying.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Hechinger pointed to one particular sequence that was improvised with the crowd of extras.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Treat these activities as essential parts of your day, not optional extras.
—Vamsi Krishna Dhakshinadhi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Executive producer Robert Lorenz recalls the challenge of creating packed crowds on the modest budget, with the team using lighting tricks and even inflatable movie extras.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
But this use of extras in this context is silly and feels cheap and really greatly diminishes an otherwise good show.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Boyd asks to the gathered extras.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Other potential extras include a panoramic roof, a winter pack incorporating heated front seats and steering wheel, and a towbar.
—James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Jodi Blodgett is so sick of all the extras that she's stopped flying.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Hechinger pointed to one particular sequence that was improvised with the crowd of extras.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Treat these activities as essential parts of your day, not optional extras.
—Vamsi Krishna Dhakshinadhi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Executive producer Robert Lorenz recalls the challenge of creating packed crowds on the modest budget, with the team using lighting tricks and even inflatable movie extras.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
But this use of extras in this context is silly and feels cheap and really greatly diminishes an otherwise good show.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Boyd asks to the gathered extras.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras
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Bathrooms in the 1960s were generally smaller, though, leaving little space for a standalone bathtub or the additional modern amenities that some contemporary homeowners have come to expect.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cruise lines not only have minimum ages for their youngest guests, but child-friendly amenities onboard ships can vary – even within the same fleet.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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That goes without mentioning additional bonuses for getting further to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, as well as potentially winning the big one for the first time since 2015.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Expect to see performance and hybrid compensation structures increasing, where brands pay creators a small flat fee to create content and incentivize conversions with percentage commissions or bonuses for hitting certain sales goals.David Doty, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Milian, the teacher and radio host, said Florida voters' shift to the right is also about everyday luxuries.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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This is the best time of year for those little luxuries that people wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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But there were no victory dividends the day after, and that really hurt his constituency.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The most successful Bunny selection from December 2023 was Cal-Maine Foods, which returned 104% including dividends.John Dorfman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the sun and Chiron harmonize, professional acknowledgment is healing and comes with extra financial perks!USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eliminate anti-perks and focus on offerings that directly contribute to employee well-being, such as mental health resources, competitive pay, and professional growth opportunities.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Extras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extras. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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