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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
If it's got waterslides and other extras, all the better.
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Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
And lucky for me, there were extras for an afternoon snack with tea.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
Travelers can also earn points for money spent on extras like seat selection and excess baggage and earn up to 1,000 points per year by purchasing a contribution to sustainable aviation fuels.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
The key to wearing one out with intention is to dress it up with polished extras.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
With the Expensive Car Supplement coming into force for EVs in April 2025, the GS trim is probably the sweet spot for most UK buyers, despite the welcome extras included with the Ultimate trim.
—James Morris, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Both the Veranda and Deluxe Veranda staterooms are 268 square feet, but the Deluxe Veranda rooms have additional amenities such as binoculars, a selection of coffee and tea, and a Norwegian Marius-weave blanket across the bed; the traditional Veranda stateroom doesn’t include these extras.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Also appearing in the new film will be numerous tristate area residents, who answered casting calls for extras in Morristown and Hoboken.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
The costumer also had to craft a wardrobe for all of the secondary characters, not to mention over 5,000 extras, too.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
And lucky for me, there were extras for an afternoon snack with tea.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
Travelers can also earn points for money spent on extras like seat selection and excess baggage and earn up to 1,000 points per year by purchasing a contribution to sustainable aviation fuels.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
The key to wearing one out with intention is to dress it up with polished extras.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
With the Expensive Car Supplement coming into force for EVs in April 2025, the GS trim is probably the sweet spot for most UK buyers, despite the welcome extras included with the Ultimate trim.
—James Morris, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Both the Veranda and Deluxe Veranda staterooms are 268 square feet, but the Deluxe Veranda rooms have additional amenities such as binoculars, a selection of coffee and tea, and a Norwegian Marius-weave blanket across the bed; the traditional Veranda stateroom doesn’t include these extras.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Also appearing in the new film will be numerous tristate area residents, who answered casting calls for extras in Morristown and Hoboken.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
The costumer also had to craft a wardrobe for all of the secondary characters, not to mention over 5,000 extras, too.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras
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These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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What other amenities will be at The Picklr?Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes these talks could veer off in unexpected directions, with recommendations made for United to loan more players to the Championship or give out bonuses to staff if the first team wins a trophy.Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hollywood along with the performance bonuses that were awarded.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some luxuries are worth having in wartime.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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The Andiamo Along with all the supremely luxurious yet understated luxuries that walked the Bottega Veneta’s spring/summer 2023 show was a new bag.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
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Yet that change paid instant dividends as the Türkiye international sprinted into space down the right, latching onto a through ball from Samuel Mbangula and driving the ball into the top corner.Adam Digby, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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With a bumpy start to 2025, quality stocks that have reliable dividends could become more appealing.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
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By doing so, these principles can become ingrained in workplace culture by the time Generation Beta enters the workforce, rather than being treated as mere perks or afterthoughts.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Starting today, Ford says its Power Promise promotion will run through March 31st, 2025, giving US customers who buy a new model year 2024 or 2025 Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or E-Transit more time to take advantage of the perks.Umar Shakir, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Extras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extras. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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