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as in accidental
happening by chance
an incidental meeting of two ships in the middle of the Atlantic
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2
as in minor
lacking importance
we still have to work out a few incidental details, but the proposal is largely complete
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as in nonessential
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Recent Examples of incidental
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Others tend to fall through the cracks, such as meals while on the road and other incidentals.
—Egor Karpovich, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Whether or not one individual happened to walk through the door and tap his toe is incidental.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
For delayed bags, airlines are required by the DOT to provide reasonable compensation to travelers for daily incidentals.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Others tend to fall through the cracks, such as meals while on the road and other incidentals.
—Egor Karpovich, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
The Three-Fifths Compromise (Article I, Section 2, Clause 3) of the Constitution is a stark reminder that slavery was foundational, not incidental.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Whether or not one individual happened to walk through the door and tap his toe is incidental.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidental
Adjective
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Siri has been making accidental phone calls for us since 2012.—
Gelila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Warner died unexpectedly in July from an accidental drowning in Costa Rica.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The two had a minor pull-apart but Adam Pearce screamed it down.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The compound 7-OH is a naturally occurring substance in the kratom plant (Mitragyna speciosa), according to the FDA, but only a minor component, less than 2%, of the alkaloid content in natural kratom leaves.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This personal blender can whip up breakfast smoothies, sauces and dips, salsas, omelets, and more thanks to its small but mighty 250-watt power base and stainless steel cross blade.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The shorter the ingredient list, the less room there is for unnecessary additives like stabilizers, sweeteners, or fillers that diminish the natural nutrition of the peanuts themselves.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pair it with purple-black flowers for a Halloween scene or tuck dusty miller into containers as a vibrant filler.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Olympic silver medalist ran textbook races all season with little to no critiques on form and competitive nature.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Most available positions are informal, poorly compensated and offer little stability or room for career growth.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The decision is useful for planning purposes in structuring intercompany borrowing, especially when dealing with foreign subsidiaries.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The film was co-financed by Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Group.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The night’s slight chill is perfect for a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon by an indoor fireplace or outdoor firepit.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Julie McNamara is back developing series for CBS Studios — with one slight difference.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for extras and insider scoops on Detroit-area dining.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Go online to see what is included in the ticket price and what is considered extras.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Incidental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidental. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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