1
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
Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Doocy said Williams and Wilmore, who spent 286 days at the International Space Station, would get $5 per day in incidentals, which amounts to an additional $1,430.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The greatest of these are incidental capture in fishing gear, hunting, and collection of eggs for human consumption.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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Adjective
The incidentals allowance for travel to any location is $5 per day, Mr. Russell said.
—Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Doocy said Williams and Wilmore, who spent 286 days at the International Space Station, would get $5 per day in incidentals, which amounts to an additional $1,430.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
Probably not incidental but rather a plan going forward, ie the trust factor in Romano is justifiably low?
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The greatest of these are incidental capture in fishing gear, hunting, and collection of eggs for human consumption.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidental
Adjective
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Officials are investigating the incident to determine whether or not the death was accidental or criminal.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The initial discovery of the toy’s mechanics was accidental.—
Aurora Martínez,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Besides the home advantage, Pia Sundhage’s side had a minor edge on goal difference, which meant a draw would be enough for them.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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If some minor differences related to your job occur today, don’t let this get in the way of happy times with others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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This ultra-lightweight chair weighs just 3 pounds and packs into a carrying case the size of a small purse.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and garlic powder.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Is skin booster better than filler or microneedling? Skin boosters, fillers, microneedling, and other aesthetic treatments all serve different purposes.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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In 2016, the Big Bang Theory star opened up to Women's Health about her past procedures, telling the magazine that she's had rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and fillers in her neck.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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And who was on the plane, who’s in the little black book?—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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With their upper minor league depth worn thin, the Braves’ called on 19-year-old Didier Fuentes, who had little experience above A ball.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Space 11 is a subsidiary of Iervolino’s film and TV company Iervolino Entertainment.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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The man’s video is one of many of longform advertisements produced by The Agora and its sprawling conglomerate of subsidiaries, which have spent decades cashing in on Americans’ growing distrust in government, financial institutions and healthcare providers.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Mostly cloudy, with a low around 84. July 18: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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There is a slight chance of showers after 4 a.m. with a partly cloudy night.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Coogler told Entertainment Weekly in April that the film's central time-bending juke joint sequence, which features dozens of extras costumed by Carter, was among the project's most complicated to shoot.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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The movie also held open auditions for extras to appear in the movie in Morristown, N.J., as News 12 reported.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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“Incidental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidental. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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