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 During the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when people rushed to stock up on necessities, such as toilet paper, hoarders already had extras while others searched empty store shelves. — Shivali H. Patra, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 The actors learned how to sail and how to row and the boat’s 26-man crew were dressed as extras and incorporated into the movie. — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 The pay rate is $200 for 10 hours of work and extras are needed on Wednesday, July 8, Thursday, July 9, Friday, July 10, and Monday, July 13. — Brayden Garcia july 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 Optional extras include alarm/geolocation, a retractable rear guard rail, a canopy, and custom setups for family or cargo. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026 The kit also comes with thoughtful extras, including a spare bulb, cable ties, a spring clip, and a solar panel for breezy installation. — Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 Kuo also confirms that the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max (plus, presumably, the foldable iPhone) will have enough RAM for these top-flight extras. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Guests can also enjoy a full beach setup, poolside treats like popsicles and fruit skewers, and thoughtful extras like a welcome glass of sparkling wine. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 An everything shower is a comprehensive bathing ritual that bundles regular cleansing with extras like exfoliating, shaving, hair masking and scalp treatments into a single session. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras

Noun

Previously, another wrist joint was replaced and both of the arm's end effectors were swapped out for spares.

— Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 30 June 2026
This doesn't see three Li-ion battery packs all connected at once for long-range riding, but rather provides a downtube pack plus two spares in a cage hanging from the rear rack.

— Paul Ridden June 23, New Atlas, 23 June 2026

Definition of spares

Noun

Travel planning is complicated because consumers must compare locations, prices, ratings, reviews, amenities, cancellation rules, distance from venues and fit for the group.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Wellness amenities include a full gym, a cold plunge, a massage room, and a sauna lined with a Himalayan salt wall.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

Definition of amenities

Noun

While award travel inflation is always a factor, many of these bonuses match or exceed all-time best deals for that card.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Cuban, a minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, shelled out over $35 million in bonuses to the NBA team’s employees back in 2024.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Definition of bonuses

Noun

In my West Palm Beach practice, cancer patients who need these skin substitutes instead have open head wounds.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
For 74 minutes, this game was goalless, but part of the joy of World Cups comes from substitutes actually making their mark.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of substitutes

Noun

Many of the luxuries and safety features seen as standard today, such as console screens or air bags, are difficult to jam into spaces that were never designed for them.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Gang bosses had enjoyed surreal luxuries inside — a zoo, a discotheque, a cockfight arena — while directing rackets that had spread across the hemisphere as Tren de Aragua took control of smuggling routes and victimized Venezuelan immigrants.

— Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 10 July 2026

Definition of luxuries

Noun

While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 July 2026
This heavy spending is yielding massive dividends, as 45 percent of retailers and brands polled report financial returns of $250 million or more from their digital investments.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of dividends

Noun

Premium cards Luxury credit cards are appealing for their premium perks, such as airport lounge access, complimentary elite status and a vast assortment of credits.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 July 2026
After Klarna’s stock market trading debut last year, the company’s market cap soared to a whopping $17 billion thanks to surging shares, catapulting more than 40 current and former Klarna staffers into the millionaire club thanks to stock perks.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 July 2026