1
as in accidental
happening by chance
an incidental meeting of two ships in the middle of the Atlantic
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2
as in minor
lacking importance
we still have to work out a few incidental details, but the proposal is largely complete
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as in nonessential
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Recent Examples of incidental
Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Doocy said Williams and Wilmore, who spent 286 days at the International Space Station, would get $5 per day in incidentals, which amounts to an additional $1,430.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The greatest of these are incidental capture in fishing gear, hunting, and collection of eggs for human consumption.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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Adjective
The incidentals allowance for travel to any location is $5 per day, Mr. Russell said.
—Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Doocy said Williams and Wilmore, who spent 286 days at the International Space Station, would get $5 per day in incidentals, which amounts to an additional $1,430.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
Probably not incidental but rather a plan going forward, ie the trust factor in Romano is justifiably low?
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The greatest of these are incidental capture in fishing gear, hunting, and collection of eggs for human consumption.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidental
Adjective
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An autopsy determined the cause of death was accidental, drowning secondary to electrocution, the Porter County Coroner’s office said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The initial discovery of the toy’s mechanics was accidental.—
Aurora Martínez,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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At the hospital, Knight was treated for minor injuries and released while Shakur was listed in critical condition.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Consumer prices were absolutely stable on average from 1800 to 1913, dispensing with minor yearly variation, and there was no income tax.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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This ultra-lightweight chair weighs just 3 pounds and packs into a carrying case the size of a small purse.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and garlic powder.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Is skin booster better than filler or microneedling? Skin boosters, fillers, microneedling, and other aesthetic treatments all serve different purposes.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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In 2016, the Big Bang Theory star opened up to Women's Health about her past procedures, telling the magazine that she's had rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and fillers in her neck.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Map out revenue producing divisions by their profit and loss numbers, evaluate direct margins for the division, identify the weakest division that perpetually makes little or no direct margin and sacrifice them.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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This time, however, the mound visit had little effect.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Space 11 is a subsidiary of Iervolino’s film and TV company Iervolino Entertainment.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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The man’s video is one of many of longform advertisements produced by The Agora and its sprawling conglomerate of subsidiaries, which have spent decades cashing in on Americans’ growing distrust in government, financial institutions and healthcare providers.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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And when detecting the artist approaching flow, the device would emit a subtle cue — a slight change in the sound of their instrument or the lighting — to give the brain a subconscious boost and thereby accelerate and enhance one’s immersion into flow.—
Brandon Sneed,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
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Obviously, the lack of IBIS won't matter in the slightest for astrophotography.—
Kimberley Lane,
Space.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Coogler told Entertainment Weekly in April that the film's central time-bending juke joint sequence, which features dozens of extras costumed by Carter, was among the project's most complicated to shoot.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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The summer pass offers unlimited admission and free parking through Labor Day, along with discounts and other extras, but excludes Halloweekends and Cedar Point Shores admission.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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“Incidental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidental. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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