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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
Store the extras in your larger carry-on or checked bag.
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Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Ottilia Heritage shares a name—and most facilities—with its sister hotel, Hotel Ottilia, which occupies the adjoining building, but Heritage raises the bar with luxury extras that make the experience feel all the more indulgent.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
These extras and costs are detailed on this Turkey hair transplant cost page of Cosmedica Clinic, a top clinic that operates in Istanbul.
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
And don’t forget the extras—there are plenty of heeled flip-flops and woven bags that truly capture the feel-good mood of summertime ease.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Before the events in Milan kicked off, the Irish designer Simone Rocha set the mood at her first ever menswear show at Pitti Uomo, the biannual Italian trade show for men’s clothing in Florence, with a collection that went big on all the extras.
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Scarlett Conlon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Alternatively, don’t pass up this Dirt Devil vacuum that comes with handy extras — a crevice tool and an upholstery brush.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The sequence required full-scale versions of Corlys’ (Steve Trussaint) and Lohar’s (Abigail Thorn) ships to be built and usable on both a dry tank and wet tank, thousands of gallons of water and extras and, naturally, numerous CGI dragon fights requiring mechanical bucks.
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Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Some greens may contain extras, such as probiotics and adaptogenic mushrooms, which may not appeal to all.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Ottilia Heritage shares a name—and most facilities—with its sister hotel, Hotel Ottilia, which occupies the adjoining building, but Heritage raises the bar with luxury extras that make the experience feel all the more indulgent.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
These extras and costs are detailed on this Turkey hair transplant cost page of Cosmedica Clinic, a top clinic that operates in Istanbul.
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
And don’t forget the extras—there are plenty of heeled flip-flops and woven bags that truly capture the feel-good mood of summertime ease.
—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Before the events in Milan kicked off, the Irish designer Simone Rocha set the mood at her first ever menswear show at Pitti Uomo, the biannual Italian trade show for men’s clothing in Florence, with a collection that went big on all the extras.
—
Scarlett Conlon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Alternatively, don’t pass up this Dirt Devil vacuum that comes with handy extras — a crevice tool and an upholstery brush.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The sequence required full-scale versions of Corlys’ (Steve Trussaint) and Lohar’s (Abigail Thorn) ships to be built and usable on both a dry tank and wet tank, thousands of gallons of water and extras and, naturally, numerous CGI dragon fights requiring mechanical bucks.
—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Some greens may contain extras, such as probiotics and adaptogenic mushrooms, which may not appeal to all.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras
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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.
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One good test would be to create a national Navy Battle Depot, directing the new PAEs to immediately procure and maintain a full ship set of spares for every major type and variant of vessel in service today, using advanced manufacturing (additive manufacturing and 3D printing) where possible.
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Cruise ships often offer passes for thermal suite areas, which give guests access to amenities like plunge pools, hot and cold therapy rooms and heated loungers.
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The lower level adds the kind of amenities expected at this price point, including a private cinema and a wine cellar with a backlit agate ceiling.
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Nor slashing domestic draft bonuses from last year’s payout of $401 million to $200 million.
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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Starting tomato seedlings under lights, or in sunny windows, are not good substitutes for growing plants in the sun outdoors or in a greenhouse.
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Yes, real toys are better than high-tech devices, but both are poor substitutes for growing up.
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When an unpredictable economy makes bigger luxuries, a weekend away, a long-haul holiday, even the prospect of buying property, feel increasingly out of reach, people do not stop wanting luxury.
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And to celebrate, the Blue Lagoon is offering a special solar eclipse package complete with plenty of luxuries to pamper yourself with.
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Josh Shapiro's complicated political calculus The approach has already paid some major dividends for Pennsylvania beyond the Amazon deal.
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Finally, oil companies are judged by investors who often want cash returns, dividends, buybacks, and capital discipline.
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An appeals court in April sentenced Yoon’s wife, Kim Keon Hee, to four years in prison after convicting her on various charges, including receiving luxury gifts from a Unification Church official.
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To surrender to those gifts, as Rowland put it, was to shatter boundaries that had previously kept Black artists segregated to genre and medium.
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Working with beauty expert Izzy Baskette has its perks.
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with luxury perks including, hotel credits, complimentary hotel elite status, travel credits, dining credits, rideshare and delivery benefits and much more.
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“Extras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extras. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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