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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
Some of them came out as DVD extras.
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for extras and insider scoops on Detroit-area dining.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
It’s not loaded with extras, but that’s expected at this price.
—PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Go online to see what is included in the ticket price and what is considered extras.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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
His observant approach to capturing the sights and sounds of New York’s Chinatown and Lower East Side — the streets packed with extras, the kitchens where Aishe works steaming and bustling — displays what can only be a documentarian’s attention to local detail and color.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
There were extras of each, but more 4’s than 3’s.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for extras and insider scoops on Detroit-area dining.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
It’s not loaded with extras, but that’s expected at this price.
—PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Go online to see what is included in the ticket price and what is considered extras.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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
His observant approach to capturing the sights and sounds of New York’s Chinatown and Lower East Side — the streets packed with extras, the kitchens where Aishe works steaming and bustling — displays what can only be a documentarian’s attention to local detail and color.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
There were extras of each, but more 4’s than 3’s.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras
Noun
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Furthermore, all items containing lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries, along with spares or uninstalled batteries, belong in carry-on baggage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Sep. 2025
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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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The community offered no common amenities.—
Joyce Cohen,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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These bonuses are worth $150 more than either card's previous offer and the spending requirement for the Ink Business Unlimited is the same.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Those heroics also earned him a new two-year contract on around £400,000 per week plus bonuses.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After 38 minutes, Slot turned to his substitutes’ bench, bringing on Robertson for Kerkez at left-back.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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For this reason, many people who are looking for meat substitutes often turn to mushrooms to provide some texture and substance to dishes.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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From there, the Cadillac Escalade IQL adds layers of luxuries that Cadillac buyers are used to, from a rear seat entertainment system with wireless AKG headphones to powered seats, a spacious third row and retractable running boards to assist every passenger climbing into the cabin.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Spending grew faster than incomes, eating into savings, and much of it came from necessities rather than luxuries.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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While not all activists are the same, there are many examples of activist directors pressing for an immediate sale of the company, buybacks, special dividends, or asset disposals rather than investments in growth.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Tank Bigsby trade The Eagles’ acquisition of running back/kickoff returner Tank Bigsby could pay immediate dividends for the team with Will Shipley sidelined because of an oblique injury.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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But physical gifts, even those as impressive as Metcalf’s, can only take an athlete so far.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2006, Universal Music Group and other major labels settled with New York State for $12 million over traditional payola, where radio stations received payments or expensive gifts in exchange for airplay.—
Jared Brenner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And JetBlue's decision to tap the services on select aircraft starting in 2027 and improve on its Fly-fi in-flight WiFi perks still leaves Amazon with a wide gap to bridge in the catch-up with Starlink, whose airline customers include the likes of Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and Air France.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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This shot up Klarna’s market cap to a whopping $17 billion—and it’s estimated that the stock surge catapulted more than 40 current and former Klarna staffers up into the millionaires’ club, thanks to its employee stock perks.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Extras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extras. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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