EXTRAS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

extras

noun

plural of extra

as in spares

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 amenities

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 bonuses

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 extras On shooting day, the restaurant will be abuzz, complete with all the extras needed to fill the place, along with the stars. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Order ahead While Carolina Pie Company sets aside extras for walk-in orders, your best bet is likely to place a preorder. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026 Loading up on extras just to unlock a promo is spending, not saving. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 From 2016 to 2025, Netflix partnered with more than 80 Korean production companies on shows employing upward of 20,000 actors and crew members, along with 70,000 extras and day workers. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 Denali Suites are the splurge, with all of the extras above plus a refrigerator and private balcony looking toward Denali National Park and Preserve. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 Participants can add extras like the titanium extension bar, additional bit magazines and the metal pencil bit after selecting their pledge. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 Protesters began showing up at the set — where swarms of extras were playing protesters — and Trejo eventually began pushing back on his lines. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 After the last one is opened, use the set to bake cookies for Santa and decorate them on Christmas Eve, then take the extras along to your holiday gathering. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras

Noun

Some customers have reported success taking their defective phones to Apple stores for replacement, but spares may be in short supply right now.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
The compact 65 percent layout includes just the primary letters and numbers, plus arrow keys and few spares for the delete, page up, page down, and end keys.

— Brad Bourque, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of spares

Noun

Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Starting in January, the company will also debut its range of amenities, developed with leading specialist La Bottega Collective, which will see the brand become the official partner of Orient Express, for one.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of amenities

Noun

Salaries, bonuses and benefits are necessary for attracting and retaining employees, but they are frequently treated as administrative decisions rather than strategic ones.

— Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Incoming CFOs may forfeit equity awards or bonuses from their previous employers, prompting companies to offer cash or equity sign-on packages.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of bonuses

Noun

Moreover, both sides are now able to target the substitutes and reserves that in the past could be used to cushion losses.

— Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
To be sure, odds and gambling platforms do not use methodologies used by traditional political polling, and therefore are not substitutes for political polls.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of substitutes

Noun

Growing shares of Americans call relative luxuries unaffordable, too.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
With The Keepers, Black Tomato co-founder Tom Marchant predicts that in a world where nearly anything can be looked up or generated in seconds, human knowledge and connection are the ultimate luxuries.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxuries

Noun

Another measure imposes higher rates of 13% to 22% on income from interest, dividends and proceeds from selling property.

— David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
The chip manufacturer said an IPO could have helped fund Solidigm's expansion while providing greater financial flexibility for shareholder returns, including dividends, share buybacks and share cancellations.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of dividends

Noun

Brides and others looking for luxury floral bouquets and gifts will be able to find them at a new floral shop that will open in Folsom.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
According to experts, charities generally are not allowed to accept gifts with specific conditions, unless there is a justifiable reason.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026