as in unnecessary
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end
money's tight, so we'll have to skip nonessential purchases
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as in extravagance
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Recent Examples of nonessential
Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Next, the city must act now to impose a moratorium on nonessential helicopter flights from these heliports.
—Eric Katzman, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
On Wednesday, two sources confirmed Darcy’s reporting to Vulture, saying multiple WBD division leaders had now told their teams to halt any travel that’s not imperative, rein in overtime spending, and freeze nonessential expense-account spending.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
But other Democrats have argued that triggering a government shutdown might help Trump dismantle the federal government by giving him authority to determine which government employees are deemed essential and nonessential.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
With a focus on the customer (or end user, if applicable), eliminating nonessential tasks and taking time out of a process can reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Next, the city must act now to impose a moratorium on nonessential helicopter flights from these heliports.
—Eric Katzman, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
On Wednesday, two sources confirmed Darcy’s reporting to Vulture, saying multiple WBD division leaders had now told their teams to halt any travel that’s not imperative, rein in overtime spending, and freeze nonessential expense-account spending.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
But other Democrats have argued that triggering a government shutdown might help Trump dismantle the federal government by giving him authority to determine which government employees are deemed essential and nonessential.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonessential
Adjective
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Williamson never lets his viewers suffer through unnecessary and long-drawn-out scenes, even when the show’s rapid speed makes specific scenarios feel overly outlandish.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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This means finally giving NPs, PAs, and other APPs the ability to practice at the tops of their licenses, without the need for burdensome and unnecessary physician oversight.—
Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Again, it was constructed with resourcefulness, not extravagance.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The passion is felt through each index, and I’m even drawn to the high drama of the $1.5 million extravagance of the Deep Blue—the least understated of all Biver’s creations.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Adding to the intrigue is how the action never really leaves the confines of the ER, so extras that appeared in the beginning of the series can be seen in the background by the season finale.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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The Bombers rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh inning to force extras, where the game was suspended due to heavy rain.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The images aren’t only stripped of superfluities; they’re hermetically sealed off from anything that could impinge from offscreen ...—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
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Not business as usual The transition team has been grappling with an agency that has a superfluity of field centers—ten spread across the United States, as well as a formal headquarters in Washington, DC—and large, slow-moving programs that cost a lot of money and have been slow to deliver results.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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Part of that connection stems from Bond himself, who is a much more animated character than Agent 47, who’s conversely a mostly emotionless fixture that’s juxtaposed (to comedic effect) with the outlandish luxury and violence around him.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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For the grand finale in Maui, guests can hop aboard the resort’s luxury catamaran and cruise to the Molokini Crater for more world-class snorkeling, then hula the last enchanting evening away at a private farewell luau.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The year is 2052 when an era of peace and unbridled indulgence reigns supreme.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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This mocktail is pure indulgence with a playful twist.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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“Nonessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonessential. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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