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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
Read on to discover the highlights, the extras, and the one that stole my heart.
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Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
If needed, thin them out by snipping extras at the soil line with scissors.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
A couple of the extras are return visits by touring productions that have been here in recent years.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The church served as the production's first on-location set, hosting the wedding scene of Maria and Georg on April 23, 1964, with 600 locals filling the pews as extras.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Room service extras include infrared, pulsed electromagnetic mats to stimulate cellular metabolism and reduce inflammation; JetBoots to enhance circulation; SmartGoggles with heat, vibration and massage to soothe eyes and enhance sleep; and facial LED masks to improve skin tone and texture.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
The pub, familiar to fans of the TV show, is much bigger for the film and filled with about 50 extras.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
The producers are looking to cast lifeguards, barflies, extras and even series regulars.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Little ones are well taken care of with extras like baby baths, toys, and toiletries all included, and a mini breakfast menu plus essentials like wipes, diaper bins, and bottle warmers all thought of to boot.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
If needed, thin them out by snipping extras at the soil line with scissors.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
A couple of the extras are return visits by touring productions that have been here in recent years.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The church served as the production's first on-location set, hosting the wedding scene of Maria and Georg on April 23, 1964, with 600 locals filling the pews as extras.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Room service extras include infrared, pulsed electromagnetic mats to stimulate cellular metabolism and reduce inflammation; JetBoots to enhance circulation; SmartGoggles with heat, vibration and massage to soothe eyes and enhance sleep; and facial LED masks to improve skin tone and texture.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
The pub, familiar to fans of the TV show, is much bigger for the film and filled with about 50 extras.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
The producers are looking to cast lifeguards, barflies, extras and even series regulars.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Little ones are well taken care of with extras like baby baths, toys, and toiletries all included, and a mini breakfast menu plus essentials like wipes, diaper bins, and bottle warmers all thought of to boot.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras
Noun
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Palmeri’s dad, Tony, loved cars from the 1930s, and dual spares weren’t unusual to see on the sides of cars in that era.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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That means having standard spares available and maintenance procedures drawn up and tested.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2026
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The hotel's 28th floor houses the first JW Mindful Floor, featuring nine Mindful rooms, stocked with wellness amenities such as bath ritual sets and journaling notebooks.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Buying in to One&Only Mandarina also gives you access to the resort’s amenities.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 300 of Logan’s TSA agents who posted perfect attendance received $10,000 bonuses from DHS for their efforts.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bipartisan legislation would mandate executive bonuses and other pay be surrendered, three years after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.—
Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The restrictions spurred Chinese chipmakers and tech giants to double down on local manufacturing investments, with companies like Huawei developing AI processors as partial substitutes for Nvidia’s top-end chips.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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But both Brink and Foligno are luxuries.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The luxuries afforded to the modern consumer are easily taken for granted, but behind every hotel stay and restaurant meal, there's an intricate network of trade.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even for lower-risk patients, a small intervention can pay significant dividends.—
Dawn Koffarnus,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Encouraging Natural Predators Attracting the natural enemies of moles to your yard might not work overnight but pays great dividends in the long run.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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The drone attack killed nine people, including three children, and injured at least eight others as the leader of the Simon Pele gang prepared to distribute gifts to children in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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While Vietnam radiated warmth as a whole, Cuba revealed its charm in smaller moments, like when the fun-loving construction workers in Havana lit up at gifts brought from the States.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Better Mortgage is one such online lender, and offers lower-than-average rates and other perks, like speedy closing and grants for first-time homebuyers.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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From infinity pools to private beach access, these villas have some serious perks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Extras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extras. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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