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
  • More pragmatic figures in the establishment accuse these hard-liners of upsetting the country’s social peace with needless political repression, and by seeking to micromanage the lifestyles of ordinary people.
    — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • Here comes another needless fight with one of America’s closest friends.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 21 July 2026
Definition of needless
Adjective
  • In 2024, Purja became the fastest person to summit all 14 of the peaks without supplementary oxygen.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Coverage is provided by Employees’ Health Insurance and National Health Insurance schemes; private insurance only plays a supplementary role.
    — Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of supplementary
Adjective
  • Zoko urged the board to instead approve the budget proposed by CPS chief executive officer Macquline King, and continue lobbying state lawmakers for additional funding.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • The 2024 first-round pick has started to heat up with additional physicality.
    — Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of additional
Adjective
  • Every region carried its own signal while simultaneously blocking unwanted reverse-moving waves from its neighboring region.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These moves reflect a broader industry effort, including YouTube and Substack, to address declining user trust and negative perceptions of AI, as platforms aim to distinguish between AI as a useful tool and unwanted feed content.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of unwanted
Adjective
  • Attracted by low premiums and supplemental benefits, Medicare Advantage now enrolls more than 54% of the Medicare-eligible population.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Providing supplemental irrigation during dry periods to reduce drought stress.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of supplemental
Adjective
  • There was no opening act, no lengthy introduction and no unnecessary buildup.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Attempting to automate everything at once can introduce unnecessary risk and reduce confidence in autonomous operations.
    — Deepak Kumar, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of unnecessary
Adjective
  • Some state officials criticized the move as adding unneeded instability and uncertainty to running elections.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of unneeded

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“De trop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20trop. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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