as in extra
being over what is needed
a third, supernumerary witness to the signing of the will
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as in walk-on
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Recent Examples of supernumerary
Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
But the Honda Super Cub’s larger-than-life origin story and supernumerary achievements earn it entry into our list because this pint-sized scoot is nothing short of a two-wheeled legend.
—Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
The Lucid Air launched to supernumerary acclaim, boasting nearly four-figure horsepower and over 500 miles of range.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023
Biopsy and excision of this mass confirmed the presence of a functional supernumerary nipple.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2017
The early appointment of Blackwood was necessary because Rich went on supernumerary status, or retirement status, before the term ended.
—Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 30 Dec. 2022
Touching my face with my supernumerary hand: a cheeky illusion.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 13 Apr. 2012
The number of companions is limited to 24, although supernumerary members do not count towards this total.
—Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 31 Dec. 2021
Because this mutation is often removed very early in life, there have been few chances to research what benefits being polydactyl may afford those with supernumerary fingers (SF).
—Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2019
Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
One of West Hartford’s earlier patrol officers, Martin McCue, started as a part-time supernumerary in 1929 and became a full-time officer a year later.
—Don Stacom, courant.com, 12 Nov. 2020
As reported by ITV News, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and King Felipe VI of Spain are being invested as supernumerary, or Stranger Knights of the Garter by Queen Elizabeth in this year's ceremony.
—Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 June 2019
Aside from work and travel, Mrs. Gradet was an extra — or supernumerary — in several productions of the Baltimore Opera, along with her husband and children.
—Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 20 May 2018
Broken into six-hour installments spaced out over two weeks, the hallucinatory concert extravaganza is being custom tailored, with local musicians, guest artists and glittery supernumeraries brought in for the occasion.
—Charles McNulty, latimes.com, 14 Mar. 2018
History will be merciless to them, but how much fun to watch them reduced to thunderstruck supernumeraries in real time.
—Frank Rich, Daily Intelligencer, 13 Sep. 2017
Adjective
Victoria Petrovich’s set was minimal but useful, but some of Rosie Glen-Lambert’s direction struck me as wrong-headed, nowhere more so than in a supernumerary robot’s contemplation of male reproductive parts.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
But the Honda Super Cub’s larger-than-life origin story and supernumerary achievements earn it entry into our list because this pint-sized scoot is nothing short of a two-wheeled legend.
—Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
The Lucid Air launched to supernumerary acclaim, boasting nearly four-figure horsepower and over 500 miles of range.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023
Biopsy and excision of this mass confirmed the presence of a functional supernumerary nipple.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2017
The early appointment of Blackwood was necessary because Rich went on supernumerary status, or retirement status, before the term ended.
—Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 30 Dec. 2022
Touching my face with my supernumerary hand: a cheeky illusion.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 13 Apr. 2012
The number of companions is limited to 24, although supernumerary members do not count towards this total.
—Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 31 Dec. 2021
Because this mutation is often removed very early in life, there have been few chances to research what benefits being polydactyl may afford those with supernumerary fingers (SF).
—Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2019
Noun
Scenes are often crowded with supernumeraries.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
One of West Hartford’s earlier patrol officers, Martin McCue, started as a part-time supernumerary in 1929 and became a full-time officer a year later.
—Don Stacom, courant.com, 12 Nov. 2020
As reported by ITV News, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and King Felipe VI of Spain are being invested as supernumerary, or Stranger Knights of the Garter by Queen Elizabeth in this year's ceremony.
—Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 June 2019
Aside from work and travel, Mrs. Gradet was an extra — or supernumerary — in several productions of the Baltimore Opera, along with her husband and children.
—Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 20 May 2018
Broken into six-hour installments spaced out over two weeks, the hallucinatory concert extravaganza is being custom tailored, with local musicians, guest artists and glittery supernumeraries brought in for the occasion.
—Charles McNulty, latimes.com, 14 Mar. 2018
History will be merciless to them, but how much fun to watch them reduced to thunderstruck supernumeraries in real time.
—Frank Rich, Daily Intelligencer, 13 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernumerary
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As road salt built up on the windshield, squirting the cleaner then using the wipers was effective but the extra drops of liquid the wipers consistently splattered all over the passenger side when performing its task, this was inexcusable and annoying.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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One charming extra service: a pillow menu, including scented pillows (lavender and peppermint were our preferred scent choices), body pillows, and more.Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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The 54-year-old will become the first Supreme Court justice to make her Broadway debut, with a one-night-only walk-on role in the hit musical comedy & Juliet.Dave Quinn, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Turner ascended to the NFL after beginning his college career as a walk-on at Richmond and finishing it as a graduate transfer at Wake Forest.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The United States didn’t start providing surplus DPICM shells to Ukraine until the summer of 2023—more than a year into Russia’s wider invasion of Ukraine.David Axe, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In uncertain and uncomfortable economic times, White Pony Express’ services may become even more necessary as a way to match surplus food with those who need sustenance.George Avalos, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Place cut citrus on paper towels to absorb any excess juices before putting them on your dressed salad.Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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For example, if your salary reaches $445,000, or $100,000 over the limit, the excess 17% translates to $17,000 as spillover into the MBCBP.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Test the consistency on a spare cookie or scrap of parchment paper before using.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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These centers leverage inventory optimization strategies and the latest collaboration tools to ensure that they are stocked with the right spare parts and gifts, ready to be deployed at a moment's notice.Richard Howells, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The actor later wed his Dumb and Dumber costar Lauren Holly in 1996.EW.com, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Doute soon became one of the show’s stars and main driver of plot lines, from her bid to prove her ex, Tom Sandoval, was a cheater, to her precarious employment at SUR and off and on friendships with costars Stassi Schroeder and Katie Maloney.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Supernumerary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernumerary. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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