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
Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
The three-bedroom model is currently priced lower than the two-bedroom version on Amazon—essentially giving you an extra room for free.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The celebration is extra special because Raegan's birthday shares the day with another special one for the family.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Sara Merican, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
At 7 years old, Dern appeared as an extra in Martin Scorsese’s romantic drama starring Ellen Burstyn, Kris Kristofferson and Ladd, who had a supporting role as waitress Flo.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
But other common wellness ingredients—such as coenzyme Q10, vitamin B12, folic acid, and zinc—require extra processing to permeate the body’s exterior, Glenn told me.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
The three-bedroom model is currently priced lower than the two-bedroom version on Amazon—essentially giving you an extra room for free.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
Game 6 This Halloween will be extra scary for Dodgers fans as the team looks to avoid elimination.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The celebration is extra special because Raegan's birthday shares the day with another special one for the family.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Lee shared that for Kokuho, a few of the kabuki scenes had around 500 extras on set — a sprawling operation.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
At 7 years old, Dern appeared as an extra in Martin Scorsese’s romantic drama starring Ellen Burstyn, Kris Kristofferson and Ladd, who had a supporting role as waitress Flo.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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The new medication, however, targets only the liver, the organ responsible for synthesizing triglycerides and producing cholesterol while also removing excess cholesterol from the bloodstream.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Hydrocephalus occurs when a baby is born with excess fluid in the brain.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nineteenth-century reporters could be extremely casual with facts and guessed at the spelling of names.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Probably requires at least splash resistant hands (or a whole bunch of spares).—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Nov. 2025
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In fact, it's joined by a second full-size spare on the opposite side, connected connected together by a sharp-cut, departure angle-boosting underbody.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Josh Geller, a luxury travel advisor with EMBARK Beyond travel agency, says bookings to Europe from his American clients are booming.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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TikTok and Instagram influencers act as both tastemakers and salespeople, offering five-minute testimonials that make luxury feel both attainable and necessary.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The collectible steelbook will include a bonus disc with special features created by Paul Thomas Anderson.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, in a bright spot for Sony, a sequel to the movie has already been confirmed, with Netflix reportedly providing the Japanese company a $15 million cash bonus for the first film’s performance.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond these properties, William and Kate also oversee the Duchy of Cornwall, a 135,000-acre estate in southwest England that generated a surplus income of $30 million between 2023 and 2024.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Portal pointed value hunters to GTM Discount General Store, a surplus seller whose weekly sale recently featured 50% off Eddie Bauer sweatshirts, 40% off flood lightbulbs and 40% off spring wreaths.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Many others were very angry about it.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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And Doughty, who turns 36 in December and is still the runaway leader in ice time for the Kings, continues to be viewed in a very positive light by Team Canada’s decision-makers.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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New master communities with modern amenities are continuously being built, while historic neighborhoods with character offer adorable forever homes.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Like all Sierra Towers units, the dwelling comes with a fleet of amenities, including 24/7 security, valet parking, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a steam room.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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