DE TROP Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

de trop

adjective

Definition of de trop

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

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Adjective

And there’s no better time than during Labor Day weekend, when some of my favorite stores are replete with accessory deals.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
The property is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home in the downtown area of the city, with two separate accessory units.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of accessory

Adjective

Shooting a wild animal with a pellet gun and causing needless suffering is also within the scope of a felony animal cruelty charge.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Gvardiol looked jittery early on, rallied a little to break up some dangerous Porto attacks, but then started giving the ball away again and was booked for a needless pull after being caught dawdling in possession.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of needless

Adjective

The sleeping surface measures 82 inches (208 cm) long and is widened via slim supplementary cushions to 57 inches (145 cm) at the head by the doors, tapering to 50 inches (127 cm) at the foot between the wheel wells.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
In 2024, Purja became the fastest person to summit all 14 of the peaks without supplementary oxygen.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of supplementary

Adjective

My personal concern is especially based on the fact that their huge need for additional electricity generation could very well ruin our ability to reduce carbon emissions and avoid a climate crisis.

— Martin Kushler, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
The split also means immigrants in some parts of the country are getting bail hearings while those in other places, including Texas and Louisiana, face additional hurdles to seek release.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of additional

Adjective

Cheers to boosting your garden’s health while also cutting down on unneeded waste.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
Select a container with good drainage that gives plants a little room to grow into, but not one that is too large, as excess soil holds unneeded moisture.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

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detumescent

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