1
as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a recalculation of the year's income that resulted in a plus in the company's profits
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the supply of cranberries is greatly in plus of the demand for them in the market
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in extra
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of plus
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Are you allowed to bring a plus one (or) not a plus one?
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Ono, a three-time university president most recently at the University of Michigan, is poised to lead the state’s flagship public university under a five-year deal worth up to nearly $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Olivia Campbell, Parents, 24 June 2025
Heat pump systems are also more eco-friendly, Malinowski says, which can be a plus for those looking not only to save money, but also to live more sustainably.
—Talia Wexler, CNBC, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for plus
Noun
After spending over a decade as a plus one to Mario’s many parties and sports outings, Donkey Kong is back to leading star status with the upcoming Switch 2 title, Donkey Kong Bananza (out July 17).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Are you allowed to bring a plus one (or) not a plus one?
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Adjective
Your next move matters more than your beliefs Manifestation means focus plus clarity plus detachment.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Ono, a three-time university president most recently at the University of Michigan, is poised to lead the state’s flagship public university under a five-year deal worth up to nearly $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Preposition
This product did not require distilled water, which was a nice plus.
—Olivia Campbell, Parents, 24 June 2025
Heat pump systems are also more eco-friendly, Malinowski says, which can be a plus for those looking not only to save money, but also to live more sustainably.
—Talia Wexler, CNBC, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for plus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
-
One European country notably looking forward to an increase in Chinese tourists: Italy.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
-
In recent years, there has been an increase in violence against religious groups.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Crafted from vintage and surplus clothing, the brand explores Ahluwalia’s duel Indian and Nigerian heritage and London roots.—
Olivia Pinnock,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
-
The overall thinking is that having two APOE4 variants messes with elements of your metabolism, and subscribing to the Mediterranean diet could help resolve that disruption by supplying your body and brain with a surplus of certain nutrients.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
The evolving answers and the extra attention has kept a notable spotlight on Gallego, whose 2024 Senate win in a state President Donald Trump won handily has given him an outsized platform about how Democrats can compete moving forward.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
25 Aug. 2025
-
But, for players like two-time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins, being able to win football’s biggest prize for the city of New Orleans was like an extra badge of honor.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Under Ohio law, the country club is owed triple damages for the theft in addition to punitive and other damages, making the total for both Lee and Sulky nearly $4 million.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
-
Below are the five core phases, in addition to construction and operations.—
Yuvraj Kshirsagar,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
High rollers are trading the once-glamorous epicenters of excess for local sports bars, crowd-roaring stadiums, grocery lines and even their couches at home—everywhere can be a roulette table when the casino is in your pocket.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
-
Democrats stand for nothing if not redistribution, regulation of market excesses, equal opportunity and support for the less fortunate.—
Clive Crook,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 2025
Preposition
-
But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
-
The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Noun
-
Employers added just 73,000 jobs and employment gains for May and June were revised down by a massive 258,000.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
-
The gains came mainly from exports to the U.S. Without their impact, the overall tally would have been down 0.9 percent, the industry body said.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
21 Aug. 2025
Preposition
-
Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
22 Mar. 2023
-
This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects.—
Katie Intner,
Harper's BAZAAR,
21 Mar. 2023
Cite this Entry
“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share