as in excess
being over what is needed
always has extra food on hand in the event that unexpected company drops by
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as in extremely
to a great degree
the children tried to be extra quiet while their mother was recovering
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as in spare
an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original
that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand
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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras
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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
as an extra, the dealer filled the tank of my new car
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Recent Examples of extra
Brandon Kaipo Moningka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
It can be applied to skin under makeup for extra glow.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
This fragrance-free cream deeply hydrates and nourishes the skin, perfect for colder months when your face may be extra dry from brisk weather.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
The Bose and Sony headphones come with fully protective travel cases that hold extras, like charging cables and adapters.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Not everyone is compelled to spend the extra money on a monogram for their jammies, but the impulse comes from the early days of life.
—Brandon Kaipo Moningka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
It can be applied to skin under makeup for extra glow.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Monterey Jack and cream cheese make this corn casserole extra rich.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
This fragrance-free cream deeply hydrates and nourishes the skin, perfect for colder months when your face may be extra dry from brisk weather.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Moreover, almost every person in my family commented on it, even requesting extras from my leftover stash in the fridge.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
The Bose and Sony headphones come with fully protective travel cases that hold extras, like charging cables and adapters.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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Their options were to donate the excess inventory, sell it off to an old-school resale chain like TJ Maxx, or chuck it.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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European banks are sitting on excess capital, which Citi said could be deployed via buybacks, loan growth or M & A — though questions hover over the best route to achieve share price growth.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Even if well-intentioned, this kind of unsolicited feedback can be extremely frustrating and even hurtful.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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After the family moved to America, Crockett was diagnosed with the extremely rare syndactyly-telecanthus-anogenital and renal malformations syndrome, or STAR syndrome, which impacts different parts of the body.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McCray’s flashlight began dying, and Corder passed him a spare.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The contract covers full-rate production engines, initial spares, modules, engineering resources, program oversight and dedicated production support services, according to a release from RTX.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This charming town on Lake Michigan has emerged as a surprising luxury hotspot, with 53 percent of listings now surpassing $1 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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The photos of the pair were taken at a hotel in Sedona, Arizona, and show them together poolside, in a hot tub and on a rooftop deck at the Ambiente luxury hotel.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the bonus for Sox fans is that there was no Willson Contreras news.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The bonus to staying in the Greater Surprise area is convenience.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In particular, Rodriguez stressed that any surplus revenue from the Games must be used to cover city expenses before going into a legacy fund.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the update also decreed that new rooftop solar customers would no longer be credited at the retail rate of electricity when their systems generated surplus energy.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Arthur would have looked very different had another actor played him, according to the filmmaker.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Over time, my relationship with my wife has become very difficult.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The property offers hotel-like amenities such as elevator access, luggage storage, and complimentary bikes.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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The study ranked factors truckers consider in order of importance, including ability to find available parking spaces, convenience to the route, ease of getting in and out, safety and security, amenities offered and, in last place, whether the parking area is publicly or privately owned.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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