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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3
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
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
For decades, economists touted the college wage premium—the extra lifetime income earned by workers with degrees compared to those with only high school diplomas.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Considering this, finance professionals need to be extra careful when leveraging these tools for routine finance tasks.
—Bernardo Martinez, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
In the video, someone delivers the punchline and the extras, including Wagner, are filmed reacting.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
This small step locks in extra hydration and has made a huge difference in my routine.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
For decades, economists touted the college wage premium—the extra lifetime income earned by workers with degrees compared to those with only high school diplomas.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
The sheets go through a double brushing process, so they are guaranteed to be extra soft on both sides.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Considering this, finance professionals need to be extra careful when leveraging these tools for routine finance tasks.
—Bernardo Martinez, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Pirelli angle tires and a commemorative gift box set close out the list of extras.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
In the video, someone delivers the punchline and the extras, including Wagner, are filmed reacting.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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Crucially, the McG cycle links with the Calvin cycle, allowing the two systems to balance out excess molecules.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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This creamy formula blends kaolin and bentonite with bamboo charcoal powder to attract and remove pore-clogging impurities, excess oil, and buildup.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Or consider the extremely rapid development of vaccines during the recent COVID pandemic.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk has risen in popularity over the years for his extremely polarizing takes, which resulted in a heavy split among reactions to his passing.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But its replacement, which happened to be the only spare at the time, worked perfectly for six weeks and then off and on for several more years.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Silverado’s tires were inflated to their highest acceptable pressure for lower rolling resistance except for the spare, which was removed to lighten the load.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The lifestyle brand, best known for its range of products from clothing to home goods, boasts an online catalog of quiet luxury items at budget-friendly prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bet $5 on Bears-Texans after activating the latest FanDuel promo code offer and get $200 in bonus bets, win or lose.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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For comparison, Paris last summer was the first time Jamaica paid out bonuses at an Olympics.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Scientists at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed Korea’s first homegrown Liquid Air Energy Storage system, which uses surplus electricity to chill air into liquid, store it, and later release it to generate power.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hopes the dam will transform the country's economy and plans to export the surplus power elsewhere in the region, like to Kenya.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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In heated hearings over the past week, Republicans released very little information about the map’s impact on specific communities across the Kansas City area.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Glitzy amenities include two fireplaces, a wet bar, a library, a formal dining room, a professional-grade screening room, a game room, a gym, a wine cellar, and an 11-car garage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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All renters will have access to the many amenities at the complex.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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