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Recent Examples of supererogatory Precisely as Japan becomes a producer of Honda two-stroke engine motorcycles and other consumer distractions, Mishima is preoccupied with the glories of imperial Japan, revealed in the supererogatory sacrifices of its children. Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 7 Sep. 2020 These supererogatory merits were at the disposal of the pope, who could, in effect, offer them for sale. Marilynne Robinson, New Republic, 12 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supererogatory
Adjective
  • Beachgoers are going to have to take one extra step before catching waves and rays of sun.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The Switch 2 version features extra story material, enhanced graphics, and new multiplayer modes.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These ingredients help block the production of excess melanin, lightening sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and melasma for a more even complexion.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Listen to this article Federal regulators recently sued the operators of an East Chicago oil re-refinery plant for violating its wastewater permits by discharging excess pollutants — including cyanide, mercury, oil and grease — from its facility toward the Grand Calumet River.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • About 6 years ago, California governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to identify surplus land for construction and development of housing.
    Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The City Manager’s Office recommended it be sold as surplus land.
    Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The figure is roughly life-size, rendered in spare, firm strokes of black acrylic applied with Japanese brushes to sizable sheets of paper.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Thomas reportedly called the Coast Guard after realizing his spare anchor would not hold the ship's weight.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025

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“Supererogatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supererogatory. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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