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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
More than 5,000 extras turned out.
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Linnea Wicklund, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Not everyone wants cloud extras or an ongoing subscription just to access core desktop apps.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
Keep any extras warm at the back of the grill while everyone eats round one.
—Farideh Sadeghin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Health coverage, career development visibility, recognition programs, engagement events, and genuine responsiveness from on-the-ground HR support—these aren’t extras that get added when the budget allows.
—William Jones, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The important thing to understand is that these charges are not optional extras in the same way as indulging in a spa treatment.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
As studios increasingly remove titles from streaming services or leave them stranded in digital limbo, Klausner wanted a physical version of Difficult People to exist in the world, complete with commentary tracks and other extras.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
If costs wobble, choose sturdy materials and skip extras, because reliability brings lasting ease that nourishes home life.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
The Berenstein Bear is up for sale from CAD 169,000 (US$121,000), depending on the options chosen, with extras including a rooftop deck and solar panels for off-grid functionality.
—New Atlas, 10 June 2026
Linnea Wicklund, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Not everyone wants cloud extras or an ongoing subscription just to access core desktop apps.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
Keep any extras warm at the back of the grill while everyone eats round one.
—Farideh Sadeghin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Health coverage, career development visibility, recognition programs, engagement events, and genuine responsiveness from on-the-ground HR support—these aren’t extras that get added when the budget allows.
—William Jones, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The important thing to understand is that these charges are not optional extras in the same way as indulging in a spa treatment.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
As studios increasingly remove titles from streaming services or leave them stranded in digital limbo, Klausner wanted a physical version of Difficult People to exist in the world, complete with commentary tracks and other extras.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
If costs wobble, choose sturdy materials and skip extras, because reliability brings lasting ease that nourishes home life.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
The Berenstein Bear is up for sale from CAD 169,000 (US$121,000), depending on the options chosen, with extras including a rooftop deck and solar panels for off-grid functionality.
—New Atlas, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras
Noun
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The Fort Worth division of Lockheed Martin was also given a $17 million modification to an existing contract for provisioning spares.—
Maven Navarro
June 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
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And since no one expires from, say, cancer or other now-curable diseases, and bones and organs can be replaced like car parts with artificial spares, people only pass when involved in freak accidents…or take their own lives.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The resort's family-friendly amenities ensure fun for all.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The Sloane Club is trying to ride the tidal wave of money and interest flowing toward members-only clubs — businesses charging hefty annual fees for access to exclusive plush bars, restaurants and other amenities.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Because of that, revenues are prone to volatility, hinging on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, and are notoriously difficult for the state to predict.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The Motion Picture Association pushed for 20%, plus 5% bonuses for filming in a disaster area or an enterprise zone.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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His Five Forces framework—competitive rivalry, new entrants, substitutes, buyer power and supplier power—became the definitive lens for assessing whether an industry is worth entering.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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All four goals in this game have come from players who entered as substitutes.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Elite luxuries include a gym, game room, movie theater, and wine cellar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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Owning your own home is one of the world’s greatest luxuries.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Catering to this underserved audience is clearly paying dividends.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Many unshortable companies stopped paying dividends, and Citadel trades that had involved paying for those dividends up front piled up losses.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Foreign language programs and a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities have gone to the State Department.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Children do not necessarily equate love with volume of gifts, and many parents today are actively trying to reduce clutter, overstimulation, and consumerism.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The ski-in/ski-out property will include 95 private residences and a 59-key hotel, along with a slate of premium perks associated with the Auberge brand.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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The card carries the typical perks of a premium Visa, including no foreign exchange fees, reward points, and access to select invite‑only events.—
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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“Extras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extras. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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