as in extra
being over what is needed
cleared off all the superfluous stuff on his desk to make room for the new computer
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Recent Examples of superfluous
This minimalist design strategy maximizes important features while eliminating superfluous mass.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Rabbi Shimon’s merit protected the world, rendering the rainbow superfluous.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
The precious metal isn’t just a superfluous adornment; it’s seen as a liquid asset: something that can be traded, act as collateral or melted down and sold.
—Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
But personality was not part of that package, and a backstory was entirely superfluous.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Rabbi Shimon’s merit protected the world, rendering the rainbow superfluous.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
The precious metal isn’t just a superfluous adornment; it’s seen as a liquid asset: something that can be traded, act as collateral or melted down and sold.
—Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
But personality was not part of that package, and a backstory was entirely superfluous.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Most cool-season crops carried through the summer will need extra protection to resist scalding or bolting.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Nike has been putting together a bespoke team for the high profile project, which had been kept as concealed as excess flesh under a Skims outfit for more than a year until the noisy announcement in February.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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If your home gets a lot of sun, think about drawing the blinds or curtains to stop excess heat from entering.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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There are 26 other states with surplus funds in their insurance premium pools.—
Lexi White,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2025
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The Mountain View Community Church food ministry program, managed by Heather Winters, partners with Fresh Rescue, a San Diego Food Bank program in which edible, surplus food from grocery stores and restaurants is set aside for nonprofit partners to collect on a scheduled basis.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The two aircraft may have been used as spare parts for the other operational aircraft.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 June 2025
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Atleti’s scrambling efforts to get into their own box meant the spare man was Fabian Ruiz on the edge of the area.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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