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
History has shown time after time that once one acquires dictatorial powers, those in other government offices become superfluous.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
That heritage is doubtless a poisoned chalice because if the film had been a shot-for-shot remake of the original it would have been branded lazy and superfluous.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
And though some familiar causes of bloat, such as performances of each of the Best Song nominees, were absent, nature abhors a vacuum, and this year’s showrunners found plenty of other superfluous moments to include.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
The bulk of his Louvre paragraph—contrast that length with several hundred words detailing superfluous silk shopping—is given over to his distaste for the practice of painting the portraits of wealthy patrons.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
That heritage is doubtless a poisoned chalice because if the film had been a shot-for-shot remake of the original it would have been branded lazy and superfluous.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
And though some familiar causes of bloat, such as performances of each of the Best Song nominees, were absent, nature abhors a vacuum, and this year’s showrunners found plenty of other superfluous moments to include.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
The bulk of his Louvre paragraph—contrast that length with several hundred words detailing superfluous silk shopping—is given over to his distaste for the practice of painting the portraits of wealthy patrons.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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Hopefully, the extra rest over the All-Star break will help Clark get back to full health and on the court.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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The power saving mode seems to refer to the Adaptive Power Mode coming with iOS 26, something Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has previously noted, and which should provide a windfall of extra battery life for all iPhone 17 models — and even some current iPhones.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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This means that the oils in the cleansing oil are naturally attracted to the oils and impurities on the skin, facilitating the breakdown of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and excess sebum without stripping the skin of its natural oils.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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An extra rinse cycle can help remove any excess residue in the bed.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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If scholarship requests are not received, the surplus money is given to the department to buy unbudgeted items, Stanley said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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It was later revealed that the surplus claim was based on revenue estimates that were wrong by $165 billion over four years, leading to multibillion-dollar budget deficits.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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That means this one can be used as a storage shed and a hangout space, or even a spare garage for golf carts and riding mowers.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The sectional also comes with a matching ottoman—and yes, the lid lifts up, revealing hidden storage inside and doubling as spare seating, a side table, or a footrest.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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In plain terms, Virginia will now use AI to help cut unnecessary regulations while ensuring state rules stay clear and up to date.—
Shirleen Guerra,
The Washington Examiner,
13 July 2025
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But rushing such a substantive change on the ballot creates unnecessary division.—
L. Joy Williams,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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