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 Keep enough linens to meet your actual household needs, then donate usable extras or responsibly dispose of anything that’s too worn to pass along. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026 After blowouts, shutouts and easy wins, the Indians went into extras for the first time to keep the longest streak in 101 years intact. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Soon, the producers approached and chose a few extras to join the band inside the house while the rest were sent back to the street. — Sarah Shanfield, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 There’s lots resting on this tension, because there’s really nobody else in the movie, even with a surprisingly large cast of extras. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026 His two-run homer in the ninth inning sent the game to extras. — Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026 The Cubs would go on to lose 4-3 in extras, falling to 81-65 on the season and remaining a half game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the top wild-card spot. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 To re-create a Soviet-era May Day parade, the duo had enlisted 1,000 extras and 1,000 crewmembers. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 These span paying extras out of pocket due to the low budget and — eventually — dealing with calls from tabloid journalists when Outrage! — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras

Noun

The contracts cover alternators and regulators for the torpedo program and new MK19 Mod 2 air turbine pump assemblies for submarine spares, supporting the US Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities and fleet readiness.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
Temporary spares are narrower, lighter, and made with less tread than standard tires.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of spares

Noun

Brand standards ensure spectacular services and top notch amenities and comfort.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
And as long as building owners gussy up their lobbies or add some amenities that make sense for the space, like a rooftop terrace, there’s usually a tenant for them.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of amenities

Noun

His job at AllSaints has opened the doors to top-tier suppliers, product-planning, quality control, and hard data on what actually moves on the shop floor — luxuries that would have been unimaginable for a four-year-old London label.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
The incident has sparked massive debate across Chinese social media over whether those receiving benefits are also entitled to small luxuries.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of luxuries

Noun

Promises of money, DOGE returns, tariff dividends and lower food prices haven’t materialized and won’t.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
Not just real estate, but dividends from equity holdings, stakes in private businesses, royalties or other income-producing assets.

— Srinivasulu Mupparaju, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of dividends

Noun

This wasn’t an isolated incident; other concrete gifts that Wilson has accumulated this year now decorate the backyard in Ridgewood, Queens.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
The new locations will carry toys, collectibles and gifts from brands and entertainment properties including LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Pokémon and KPop Demon Hunters.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of gifts

Noun

Sharing a bed has real perks, and research points to measurable physiological benefits from close contact with a partner.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026
There are still ways to save if you're set on snagging a new iPhone from Walmart specifically, plus a few perks to enjoy with your purchase.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026