de trop

adjective

Definition of de tropnext
as in accessory

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Recent Examples of de trop Perhaps Selena decided a sky-high heel was de trop for her stint on the continent. — Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 21 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de trop
  1. accessory
  2. needless
  3. supplementary
  4. additional
  5. unwanted
  6. supplemental
  7. unnecessary
  8. unneeded
Adjective
  • Of the 64 homes, 52 will be single-family residences for sale and 12 will be accessory dwelling units.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • Stellantis runs Mopar as a full business — more than 1,000 accessory parts, dozens of partners, Jeep Performance Parts, and a growing push to install at the factory.
    — Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of accessory
Adjective
  • And why not take the path of reconciliation rather than the drama, the needless drama of further disunion, and dissipation and violence perhaps?
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Lazy prompts or needless iterations can multiply expenses fivefold to tenfold.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of needless
Adjective
  • Poetry and Original Spoken Word are considered supplementary events, Frazier said.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • In some parts of Hwange, natural seeps and seasonal watering holes provide supplementary water, while Wilderness helps pump water to artificial watering holes in the southeastern region of the park.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
Definition of supplementary
Adjective
  • MetroLoft added roughly 18,000 square feet to 15 upper floors, and the additional load caused two columns to bend, Berman said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • The Middle Class Scholarship program, which offers students up to $250,000 in scholarships to attend state universities and community colleges, is receiving nearly $167 million in additional funding.
    — Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
Definition of additional
Adjective
  • Weedy vines are the scourge of many shrub plantings, covering them with unwanted foliage that causes their decline.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • In addition to pest control services, Orkin also provides some general home maintenance services, most of which serve as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) program to help keep insects and other unwanted guests out of your home.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of unwanted
Adjective
  • Math learning materials can be part of your child’s current math instruction or provide supplemental practice to improve concept mastery.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • Now, Graf plans to climb mountains that were off-limits before, even with supplemental oxygen.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 July 2026
Definition of supplemental
Adjective
  • This efficiency not only conserves limited resources but also builds community trust by minimizing unnecessary interactions.
    — Charles "Chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • The proportions look right, with no unnecessary creases, and the active aerodynamic elements are neatly hidden within the bodywork.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of unnecessary
Adjective
  • Investors have been closely watching the issues, saying unneeded warranty costs are a risk to the company's guidance and future business plans.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Simple data hygiene—from each employee reviewing and cleaning their work files to the removal of redundant, outdated or unneeded data in internal databases—will save resources and create less e-waste.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of unneeded

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“De trop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20trop. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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