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 The production assembled thousands of fans as extras who were essentially gifted a free Green Day show at a smaller venue than the band usually plays. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 Across three seasons of TV, six feature-length films, and multiple DVD extras, the prevailing theme is that these guys love one another. — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 Samsonite packed a few thoughtful extras into this hardside carry-on that make frequent travel a little easier. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026 In the 13th, Brayan Bello, working his second inning out the bullpen, was able to retire the side in order and keep the White Sox off the board for the first time in extras. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Learn more about how much the registration fees, equipment, uniforms, travel and extras may cost for each program. — Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Entire families have appeared in my films across generations as actors, extras, crew members or simply witnesses. — Jd Linville, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 So kudos to the extras who steal scenes from them in the background, flailing like avant-garde dancers when a vicious mental parasite leaps from grandmothers to joggers to security guards on a quest to find something awful. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 The production put out a casting call for more than 1,000 local extras, Garner said, and spent nearly $500,000 at a lumber business for set-building materials. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 30 July 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

Shielded from the elements and stocked with comforting amenities, this hotel manages to feel like part of the national park.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Watching that drama play out, Horsley led efforts for the county to buy Tunitas Creek Beach and to build amenities there.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of amenities

Noun

The median annual compensation of the 16 executive leaders was $159,737, which included base salary, bonuses and other compensation.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Tie Outcomes To Incentives When bonuses, recognition and promotions are linked to business results instead of effort, people stop measuring success by activity and start owning impact.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of bonuses

Noun

When interest rates are lower and bonds are paying less in yield, the dividends that many real-estate investment trusts pay look more attractive.

— Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Yet investment spending has barely moved, stock buybacks are on course to fall, and dividends have stayed flat.

— Tibor Besedeš, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of dividends

Noun

After that, the two tinkered with a few start-up concepts, including one meant to help people surprise their friends with gifts—like wine at a restaurant.

— Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
People were more reluctant to use AI when choosing gifts for close friends.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of gifts

Noun

Our expert take The Mastercard Black Card offers solid travel perks and a strong 2% airfare redemption rate.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Strauss also weighs in on the vision for building out the Peacock platform as a form of membership system that can bring consumers deeper into everything NBCU has to offer, from theme parks to partnership perks with big NBCU ad clients.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026