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
After sorting out the logistics of subletting my NYC apartment, tossing superfluous possessions in storage, and lining up sufficient freelance remote work, my administrative ducks were in a row.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
There are no superfluous back flips or one-piece glittery bodysuits or flashy theatrics.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Bieber’s indigo-wash pair is unfussy—sans distracting seams or superfluous pockets like the carpenter styles that have been so popular over the past few seasons—giving them a streamlined look that is perfectly aligned with Bieber’s minimalist Angeleno style.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2025
Many who fear the advancement of technology also worry that with each advancement comes a loss of knowledge or skills: with calculators, learning math feels superfluous; with typing, good handwriting becomes a relic of the past; with transportation technology, bodies seem to atrophy.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
There are no superfluous back flips or one-piece glittery bodysuits or flashy theatrics.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Bieber’s indigo-wash pair is unfussy—sans distracting seams or superfluous pockets like the carpenter styles that have been so popular over the past few seasons—giving them a streamlined look that is perfectly aligned with Bieber’s minimalist Angeleno style.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2025
Many who fear the advancement of technology also worry that with each advancement comes a loss of knowledge or skills: with calculators, learning math feels superfluous; with typing, good handwriting becomes a relic of the past; with transportation technology, bodies seem to atrophy.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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For a little extra fiber in the morning, consider adding an apple to your meal to help get things moving.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Biederman’s against-the-grain distaste for excess capital isn’t just intellectual or financial.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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When excess electricity is available, the motor lifts the mass upwards, storing excess energy as gravitational potential.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That leaves very little surplus capital with which to pursue regulatory adventures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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To mark the opening, Chick-fil-A will donate $25,000 to the Tarrant Area Food Bank and join the company’s Shared Table program, which redistributes surplus food to local nonprofits.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The school provided spare rooms, too, for students to sit and talk who didn’t feel comfortable gathering for the assembly.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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With no spare dough for musical development, Tupac and Mouse relied on ingenuity.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Bregman signing started the unnecessary feud between the organization and slugger Rafael Devers, who Boston gave a $330 million extension to in January 2023.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Disable unnecessary permissions like location tracking, microphone use or full file access.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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