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
Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Over 25 percent of proposers hire professionals to make the moment extra special such as photographers, florists and planners.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Sizes range from small to extra large, and bottoms go from 0 to 12.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Store the extras in your larger carry-on or checked bag.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Stehling cooks the shrimp with bacon, mushrooms, and garlic for an extra savory flavor, and pairs them with creamy cheese grits to make this memorable dinner or brunch dish.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Over 25 percent of proposers hire professionals to make the moment extra special such as photographers, florists and planners.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Officials urged anyone traveling on the lines to be extra cautious and allow additional travel time.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Sizes range from small to extra large, and bottoms go from 0 to 12.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Casting calls in the New York area for extras to play footmen indicate filming will start there in March.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Store the extras in your larger carry-on or checked bag.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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Potential Risks of Taking Too Much Vitamin D Vitamin D is fat-soluble, and excess amounts can accumulate in the body.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Use a dry cloth to absorb any excess moisture.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Criminal defenses that meet the legal threshold to argue an alternative perpetrator was responsible are extremely uncommon in the state, legal experts told the Statesman.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fajardo-Acosta described him as an extremely serious person who also possessed a good sense of humor, spoke very eloquently and read all the time.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That means having standard spares available and maintenance procedures drawn up and tested.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2026
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Precision is necessary to pick up spares.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Osaka is seeing a spate of new luxury hotels, so the pressure on this one to stand out was intense.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lucy brought luxury to the island in the form of estates, family mansions, and a power plant.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For athletes without major endorsement deals, medal bonuses can represent a significant financial boost — sometimes the biggest single payday of their careers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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After the state Legislature cut the university system’s budget by 3% last year to help address the state’s broader budget problem, the CSU reopened its contract with Teamsters Local 2010 and offered the union one-time bonuses instead of the state raises.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the new rules included a revision mandating that new rooftop solar customers will no longer be credited at the retail rate of electricity when their systems generated surplus energy.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the path to income-tax repeal could actually be even simpler, by using surplus revenue to automatically reduce it over time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In fact, very little separates them.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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So people are very patient with me.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The bathtub has a TV built into a mirror and amenities by Acqua di Parma, Tata Harper, and John Masters Organics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The amenities and cutting-edge technology in this contemporary, six-bedroom home beckon you to live large.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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