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
New clinics in Broward County will be superfluous, costly and ultimately paid for by patients.
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Arthur E. Palamara, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
But stripped of all superfluous details, this season’s ballerina wedges are, for now, sticking to an ultraminimalist approach.
—Héloïse Salessy, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2026
My small room seemed to be visibly clouded by the stink of my body and the stink of my superfluous thinking.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Like a sloppy writer adding superfluous words, other jacket companies often add doo-dads to their jackets that look good in marketing materials but make no difference in the performance.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
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Arthur E. Palamara, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
But stripped of all superfluous details, this season’s ballerina wedges are, for now, sticking to an ultraminimalist approach.
—Héloïse Salessy, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2026
My small room seemed to be visibly clouded by the stink of my body and the stink of my superfluous thinking.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Like a sloppy writer adding superfluous words, other jacket companies often add doo-dads to their jackets that look good in marketing materials but make no difference in the performance.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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Start networking by reaching out to an old teammate, or look for community events that need an extra pair of hands.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Their options were to donate the excess inventory, sell it off to an old-school resale chain like TJ Maxx, or chuck it.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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European banks are sitting on excess capital, which Citi said could be deployed via buybacks, loan growth or M & A — though questions hover over the best route to achieve share price growth.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In particular, Rodriguez stressed that any surplus revenue from the Games must be used to cover city expenses before going into a legacy fund.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the update also decreed that new rooftop solar customers would no longer be credited at the retail rate of electricity when their systems generated surplus energy.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Anyone who knows Akin’s work will instantly recognize that the movie is shot with a spare, classic aesthetic distinct from his usual thrumming style.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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Current plans call for 400 missiles to be deployed operationally, along with an additional 234 units used for testing and spare parts.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The best iterations of this event over the past half-century have culminated in victories by global superstars whose surnames are unnecessary.—
Jason Sobel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Doing so is not an effort against the environment but one in favor of addressing our housing crisis and cutting unnecessary bureaucracy.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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