Synonyms of extras

extras

noun

plural of extra

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spares
• substitutes
• replacements
• backups
• reserves
• copies
• stocks
• reproductions
• doubles
• duplicates
• clones
• replicas
• dummies
• dupes
• replications
• carbon copies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• originals
• prototypes
• archetypes

2

as in amenities

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amenities
• luxuries
• frills
• indulgences
• options
• comforts
• accessories
• superfluities
• extravagances
• niceties
• delicacies
• treats
• nonessentials
• accoutrements
• dainties
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• requirements
• necessities
• essentials
• basics
• fundamentals
• musts

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonuses
• dividends
• gifts
• perks
• contributions
• tips
• donations
• perquisites
• gratuities
• pensions
• offerings
• rewards
• throw-ins
• presentations
• gravies
• subsidies
• gravy trains
• donatives
• lagniappes
• generosities
• bounties
• presents
• prizes
• premiums
• grants
• cumshaws
• freebies
• awards
• benevolences
• largesses
• charities
• benefactions
• windfalls
• giveaways
• bestowals
• fringe benefits
• boons
• beneficences
• philanthropies
• icings
• mannas
• favors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of extras

The first act has a visceral, terrifying sequence with panicky close-ups of extras sprinting pell-mell toward the car. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Production on the 1980s period film is already underway in Bloomington, Indiana, where the local community’s hundreds of residents have turned out to serve as extras in some of the film’s largest and most pivotal scenes. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

There are also all kinds of fun extras like shufflers, table lamps, and stylish storage cases, which, while not essential, will certainly enhance your next game night. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Implementing just a few easy tips can help ensure your reusable containers are never again lidless and that your cabinet isn’t cluttered with matchless extras. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026

The stunt team not only needed to figure out the hero choreography, but how to throw 20 to 30 extras around the space. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 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

HyperX also includes useful extras such as dedicated volume controls, a Game Mode that disables the Windows key, profile switching, and 10-zone RGB lighting. — Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 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