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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
Go online to see what is included in the ticket price and what is considered extras.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Pirelli angle tires and a commemorative gift box set close out the list of extras.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
In the video, someone delivers the punchline and the extras, including Wagner, are filmed reacting.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
His observant approach to capturing the sights and sounds of New York’s Chinatown and Lower East Side — the streets packed with extras, the kitchens where Aishe works steaming and bustling — displays what can only be a documentarian’s attention to local detail and color.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Stripped of the security suite extras in Norton VPN Ultimate, Norton VPN Standard still has a ways to go in order to stand on its own against more feature-rich and privacy-focused competitors.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
There were extras of each, but more 4’s than 3’s.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Disney cruises include most dining, drinks, entertainment, and kids’ activities, with only a few extras like excursions and specialty dining costing more.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
That’s basically enough to scent-check every room in the house—and still have room for extras.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 29 Aug. 2025
Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Pirelli angle tires and a commemorative gift box set close out the list of extras.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
In the video, someone delivers the punchline and the extras, including Wagner, are filmed reacting.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
His observant approach to capturing the sights and sounds of New York’s Chinatown and Lower East Side — the streets packed with extras, the kitchens where Aishe works steaming and bustling — displays what can only be a documentarian’s attention to local detail and color.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Stripped of the security suite extras in Norton VPN Ultimate, Norton VPN Standard still has a ways to go in order to stand on its own against more feature-rich and privacy-focused competitors.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
There were extras of each, but more 4’s than 3’s.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Disney cruises include most dining, drinks, entertainment, and kids’ activities, with only a few extras like excursions and specialty dining costing more.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
That’s basically enough to scent-check every room in the house—and still have room for extras.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras
Noun
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Be aware that Frontier charges low base fares with additional fees for seat assignments, carry-on and checked bags and other amenities.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Previously owned by John Fogerty—and briefly before him, Sylvester Stallone—the property combines serene country charm with celebrity-caliber amenities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pre-order offers officially run until September 12, but Deluxe Edition-specific bonuses will likely cut off a day earlier, based on past years.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Law enforcement agencies will also be eligible for quarterly performance bonuses ranging from $500 to $1,000 per officer, based on effectiveness.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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Other companies in China are also working to develop substitutes for Nvidia's H20 chip, the most advanced one Nvidia was allowed to sell in China before Beijing recently directed companies not to buy it.—
Sean Conlon,Brian Evans,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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The same parents who built our algorithmic economy now limit their own children’s exposure to it, creating a new kind of digital divide—one where being unplugged and well-read are the ultimate luxuries.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Spending grew faster than incomes, eating into savings, and much of it came from necessities rather than luxuries.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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REITs aren’t the only healthcare plays throwing off fat dividends right now, though.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Still, there is plenty of resistance to the idea, including from many wealthy lawmakers who reap dividends from their portfolios.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Friends have been stopping by and sending little gifts.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hoffman, who died in March 2023, previously left a record breaking donation to the ALS Association as well as sizable gifts to the University of Cincinnati and other institutions.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the move caps shipping benefits to friends or family members in the same home, Amazon Family does offer other shareable perks to customers.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Overnight stays come with perks like cheese and wine tastings.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Extras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extras. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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