How to Use plus in a Sentence

plus

1 of 3 adjective

• Onions are a plus, raw or cooked, or both.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
• There were no plus ones allowed this time.
  — Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
• This plus-size brand will fit those curves all the way up to the heavens.
  — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 30 Jan. 2023
• Many of these items are offered in plus-size options as well.
  — al, 5 Aug. 2022
• On the plus side, one of my favorite features is its split-screen mode.
  — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
• Lace-trim bodysuits, silk sets, and plus-size options are all in the mix, too.
  — Andrea Aguila, Glamour, 5 July 2022
• That’s just 7 percent less than non-plus shoppers.
  — Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
• Many of these sale items are also offered in plus-size options.
  — al, 8 Sep. 2022
• Flowers also came to the event with a plus one — her blind date Zach.
  — Julia Meehan, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2022
• Loft also pulled many of its plus sizes from stores in 2021.
  — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
• Lewis is a plus runner with a strong swing that has a lot of natural loft to it.
  — Keith Law, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
• But, on the plus side, the Sierra snowpack is at a ten-year high.
  — Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2023
• Full on what features to look for in a plus size underwear and how to find the best fit.
  — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
• On the plus side, some people might like that because this snack is more of a texture thing.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 28 Jan. 2023
• On the plus side, Lexus loads the RX with safety tech.
  — New Atlas, 2 May 2026
• On the plus side, every panel and piece of trim was still original.
  — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2022
• To use it, turn the dial at the top to the plus symbol, then select a heat setting.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
• Just tap the plus button, then the audio button, and start talking.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2023
• Bryce Eldridge can tap into his raw power and hit a home run in a plus matchup tonight.
  — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
• But there are some plus sides, such as the bunker’s inhabitants still being able to dance to yacht rock.
  — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 10 Jan. 2026
• Samanski is not a plus scorer, and his foot speed is not above average.
  — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 10 May 2026
• That compares to 70 percent of non-plus shoppers.
  — Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
• Both opened in response to the lack of secondhand and vintage plus-size clothing.
  — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 21 Nov. 2022
• To help you get started on your fall fashion wardrobe, check out these 30 chic plus-size outfit ideas!
  — Carly Theder, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
• On the plus side, being responsive to criticism is a good thing.
  — David Meyer, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2023
• Williams recorded a plus-minus rating of +25.
  — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
• On the plus side, there is a fair chance Trump won’t be booed by the crowd, although all bets are off on his falling asleep.
  — Greg Cote june 14, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
• Thornton had a plus-minus rating of -2 and Salaün was -9.
  — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
• Moniak has a plus matchup and outstanding park factors tonight.
  — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
• The list of plus-size clothing brands worth shopping has a new addition in activewear, one that isn't just for the gym.
  — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Nov. 2022

plus

2 of 3 noun

• The apartment isn't perfect, but the fact that it has new appliances is a plus.
• The job doesn't pay well, but the convenient hours are a definite plus.
• This one does, and that’s a huge plus for me.
  — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 24 June 2026
• His background in the world of rock was a huge plus.
  — Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
• Oh, and the TVs are a plus, too.
  — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
• Even worse, he's allowed four-plus runs eight times.
  — Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
• The 34-year-old has been busy for the last year-plus.
  — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
• This toothpaste gets quite foamy, which is a plus in our book.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
• So, four new people would be a lot of pluses.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
• Austin is a plus as a weekend hangout.
  — Kevin Lyttle, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
• Fresh water for drinking and bathing is a plus.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
• Its easy classic fit that can be tucked or untucked is a plus.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 9 Jan. 2023
• At plus-money, this is hard to resist.
  — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
• The nest is already prepared for eggs, so that's a plus.
  — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
• College classes were a plus for her.
  — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
• His special teams background will be a plus.
  — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
• First-time winners are always cool, so that's a plus.
  — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
• Like a month-plus of Super Bowls.
  — Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
• Sunny, dry days are best for hunts; a lack of wind is also a plus.
  — New York Times, 26 June 2022
• His five catches of 20-plus yards are tied for the league high.
  — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
• At least for a half-century-plus, that is, and a few more years.
  — Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
• Its adjustable straps are wide enough to conceal bra straps (a big plus).
  — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
• As a plus, the mats can be washed and reused instead of going in the trash.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
• Gas is $4-plus and the cost of groceries keeps rising.
  — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
• The Sparks still gave up 90-plus points in three of their first four games.
  — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
• Making a bowl game would be a plus for the Buffaloes.
  — Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
• That’s how things are when on pace for a winning record for just the third time in a decade-plus.
  — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
• The fact that these models tend to be quieter is also a plus.
  — Bobbi Dempsey, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
• The Jayhawks lost by 20-plus in four of those games.
  — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
• The weight room and strength coaches both received an A-plus.
  — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026

plus

3 of 3 preposition

• The hotel has two restaurants, plus a bar and a swimming pool.
• Four of those plus a beer and two soft drinks came in at less than $10.
  — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2024
• Rob Dyson called and offered me a road-racing ride that paid prize money plus a salary.
  — Jerry Garrett, Car and Driver, 31 Dec. 2020
• For more than a year, work plus my daughter’s online school equaled zero time for pleasure or pause.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2021
• The trust pays back an amount equal to what the trust’s creator put in plus a modest amount of interest.
  — Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2021
• The dealer then places a card face up and calls out the value of the card plus the value of the opponent’s.
  — cleveland, 14 Nov. 2020
• Each of these recipes produces a stunning tart or cake for the holiday table plus a bonus treat for the next day.
  — Natasha Pickowicz, WSJ, 14 Nov. 2020
• There is also a one-bedroom apartment on the lower level plus a shop and oversized garage.
  — oregonlive, 15 May 2021
• Helix will give you up to $200 off your mattress purchase plus two free pillows.
  — NBC News, 24 Apr. 2020
• The bobbleheads are $30 each plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 an order.
  — al, 9 Jan. 2022
• For example, the smoothie cups cost Qi $1 each plus shipping.
  — Randy Diamond, ExpressNews.com, 13 Feb. 2020
• The warm plate plus the warm sauce will remove the chill without further cooking (and thus toughening) the steak.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 22 May 2020
• Haskins has two years left (and a fifth-year option) beyond this season, while Darnold has one plus the option.
  — Michael Rand, Star Tribune, 15 Oct. 2020
• Thanksgiving was around the corner, but that year the feast would be just for my husband, David, and me plus a neighbor.
  — Cathy Whims, WSJ, 3 Nov. 2022
• There are plus sides to using the Web Hub over downloading the utility.
  — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 12 Apr. 2026
• But the open space that encloses both the dining room and kitchen is big enough to gather a party with this family plus their friends.
  — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2020
• If Ankalaev were to win, the player would get their $100 bonus plus a return on the $5 wager.
  — Xl Media, cleveland, 29 July 2022
• The Connecticut Sun forward had just grabbed a loose ball on defense, sprinted down the court and scored a fast break layup plus the foul.
  — Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2022
• Auburn had one last-ditch effort in the waning seconds, with 62 yards to go and needing a touchdown plus a two-point conversion.
  — Tom Green | [email protected], al, 19 Sep. 2021
• The pizzeria also serves Sicilian- and Grandma-style creations plus a suite of specialty pies.
  — Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Aug. 2021
• The company added that all guests would receive a full refund of their cruise fare plus a future cruise credit of 100% of their cruise fare.
  — Will Ripley, CNN, 7 Feb. 2020
• The first 100 people at either brewery on Friday can snag one of these badass prints plus a pair of 3D specs.
  — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 30 Oct. 2020
• The home was custom-built in 2008 for the Westcott family and has two stories plus a basement.
  — Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 24 Dec. 2020
• The companies last clashed over patents eight years ago, in a case that saw Samsung cough up $650 million plus years of royalties.
  — David Meyer, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2020
• The deal, which closes May 7, will bring Braun’s shares valued more than $103 million plus an undisclosed amount of cash.
  — Ariel Shapiro, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021
• The MacBook Air offers the speedyM2 processor plus a battery life of up to 18 hours.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2022
• With less than 30 seconds left in the game, EJ Liddell worked in the post, missed a layup got his own rebound and converted the second-chance plus the foul.
  — Michael McCleary, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Mar. 2021
• That case was settled in December 2022 for $105 million plus half of the proceeds from the sale of Little Saint James, which is one of two islands that Epstein owned.
  — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
• Herman, 42, owes $50,000 plus interest in settlement funds to Rebecca Liland, and another $39,300 plus interest to Jennifer McGonigal, after each filed civil lawsuits against him in Broward County and received default judgments when Herman didn’t answer.
  — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025