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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2
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
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 July 2025
Budding Joy 6-Pack Foldable Storage Bins If your closet is lacking the proper space to store seasonal clothes, extra blankets, spare sheets, kids toys, or even bath towels, these foldable storage bins are your best friend.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Summer weddings next year are set to be extra chic.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2025
Aroldis Chapman struck out three in the bottom of the ninth to send the game to extras, and once there Mayer immediately put Boston back in front with his go-ahead RBI single to score the ghost runner Rafaela.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
Adding an extra layer of intrigue is Jack Dorsey, the former Twitter CEO who Rooks was previously rumored to have dated.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 July 2025
Budding Joy 6-Pack Foldable Storage Bins If your closet is lacking the proper space to store seasonal clothes, extra blankets, spare sheets, kids toys, or even bath towels, these foldable storage bins are your best friend.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Adverb
Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Summer weddings next year are set to be extra chic.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Noun
Justin Pierce, a Supreme brand ambassador, co-starred in the movie, while other Supreme skaters played extras or had smaller roles.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2025
Aroldis Chapman struck out three in the bottom of the ninth to send the game to extras, and once there Mayer immediately put Boston back in front with his go-ahead RBI single to score the ghost runner Rafaela.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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This is different from the current law, that allows for any excess business loss to be considered a net operating loss, and carried forward for use in future years.—
Lynn Mucenski Keck,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The change in odor and taste is due to the heavy rains that hit just north of the area, leading to excess runoff changing the composition of the Missouri River, KC Water said in a Sunday news release.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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Her long, dark hair was messily waved, hanging past her shoulders like a shawl, while her eyebrows were shaved extremely thin, leaving little room for any expression other than a sly smile.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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While both the House and Senate bills proposed language that was extremely harmful to the pass-through entity community, the final Senate bill passed made significant modifications that will encourage continued investments via pass through entities.—
Lynn Mucenski Keck,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Neither of these processes is perfect, and so sometimes an atom gets lost and needs to be replaced with one from a reservoir of spares.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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Shown here are four mission spares, including Marie Curie [foreground].—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Blunt’s one-time assistant will now be an executive at a luxury brand conglomerate that advertises with Runway.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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As a result, luxury brands poured hundreds of thousands into Vogue just to appear in the legendary September issue.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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That matters more than any retention bonus ever could.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Start up a new sportsbook account with the BetMGM bonus code NW150 to get a chance at $150 in bonus bets or a $1,500 first bet safety net for Monday's MLB games and the Club World Cup.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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In other words, hunters could and should take surplus animals that would otherwise die of starvation and other natural causes.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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There are 26 other states with surplus funds in their insurance premium pools.—
Lexi White,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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The problem with Canadian nationalism is that Canada is very new.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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Embarking on the journey of franchising a business can be a very daunting step, but taking time to identify a franchising style that works for you and your business and to build a model that is authentic to you should make that journey a much easier one.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The city offers a blend of efficient governance, safety, world-class infrastructure, and high-end amenities—the core elements that global investors and residents increasingly prioritize.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Here, gorgeous natural beauty mingles with upscale amenities and colorful community art installations.—
JP Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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