1
as in accidental
happening by chance
an incidental meeting of two ships in the middle of the Atlantic
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2
as in minor
lacking importance
we still have to work out a few incidental details, but the proposal is largely complete
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as in nonessential
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Recent Examples of incidental
Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Since Wilmore and Williams spent 286 days in space, this amounts to $1,430 in incidental pay for each astronaut.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These can last from three to eight weeks; Most major airlines will pay you a basic stipend during training (with the exception of American Airlines), but be sure to have some savings in the bank to cover incidentals.
—Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Critics argue that the lack of a minimum threshold or tolerance for incidental supplies to non-registered customers makes the regime unnecessarily rigid.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Since Wilmore and Williams spent 286 days in space, this amounts to $1,430 in incidental pay for each astronaut.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
Concert-goers spent an average $1,300 per show on incidentals—transportation, accommodation, dining, shopping—over and above the cost of tickets, according to research from Skift.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These can last from three to eight weeks; Most major airlines will pay you a basic stipend during training (with the exception of American Airlines), but be sure to have some savings in the bank to cover incidentals.
—Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidental
Adjective
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What followed was part social experiment, part accidental soul-baring, and slightly more fun than doomscrolling solo.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, an accidental executor can be the trustee of a revocable trust after the grantor has passed away.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As mentioned above, taking creatine in higher doses, such as 20 grams per day, may trigger minor side effects like water retention.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Commonly known as Tylenol, it's thought to reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pains by raising your body's pain threshold and regulating your body temperature.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The space consists of two levels—one for dancing and one for dining at small cocktail tables.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Then there are other injectables such as filler, which Wollman does twice a year in her lips.—
Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
11 Apr. 2025
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If using a filler, find gluten-free bread crumbs that don't have other common allergens.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even with Hollywood’s diminished state in China, the film business is one sector where the U.S. maintains a sizable trade surplus with its geopolitical rival, as Chinese films, despite their enormous earnings in the home market, have made little headway with mainstream North American moviegoers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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For starters, the clear formula comes in a cute little bottle that looks more like a serum than tanning drops.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This high-end brand is a subsidiary of GE that gets its claim to fame for merging modern design with high-quality performance.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Italian footwear and sportswear brand Diadora, founded in 1948, is a subsidiary of Geox.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The rear camera's OIS yields mostly smooth video, but there's some slight bumpiness here and there.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dawn came on chilly with a slight overcast and a light breeze.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While Samsung and Google will throw in some freebies, store credit or access to subscription services, Amazon’s no-thrill deals involve the device with no extras.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Professional Background Professional background extras know how to portray everyday things like busy New Yorkers walking down the street, posh guests at a cocktail party, or workers to board a bus.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Incidental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidental. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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