as in unnecessary
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end
money's tight, so we'll have to skip nonessential purchases
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Recent Examples of nonessential
Natasha Turak, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The department, however, also is authorizing the departure of nonessential personnel and family members from Bahrain and Kuwait.
—Arkansas Online, 12 June 2025
On Wednesday, the State Department and U.S. military directed a voluntary evacuation of nonessential personnel and their families from some U.S. diplomatic outposts in the Middle East.
—Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
Israeli Army / via AP file U.S. officials have announced the voluntary departure of nonessential employees from the region.
—Courtney Kube, NBC news, 12 June 2025
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Noun
The Pentagon ordered the withdrawal of troops and nonessential staff from embassies in Baghdad, Kuwait and Bahrain.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The department, however, also is authorizing the departure of nonessential personnel and family members from Bahrain and Kuwait.
—Arkansas Online, 12 June 2025
On Wednesday, the State Department and U.S. military directed a voluntary evacuation of nonessential personnel and their families from some U.S. diplomatic outposts in the Middle East.
—Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
Israeli Army / via AP file U.S. officials have announced the voluntary departure of nonessential employees from the region.
—Courtney Kube, NBC news, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonessential
Adjective
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These scans can detect benign anomalies that trigger unnecessary follow-ups and patient anxiety.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Court papers say the defendant, Farrukh Ali, conspired with at least 41 substance abuse clinics to bill the state for hundreds of millions of dollars for substance abuse services that were never provided, not provided as billed or were medically unnecessary.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
30 June 2025
Noun
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According to the country’s official KCNA news service, Kim opened the sprawling Kalma beachside resort with waterparks, high-rise hotels, and accommodations for nearly 20,000 guests — a sweeping display of extravagance in one of the world’s most reclusive nations.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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On monthly Red Mirror Party nights, the whole space tilts into extravagance: live shows, flowing Champagne, and a dress code best described as ‘shiny’.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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In addition, boys incur variable extras, e.g. charges for music lessons, optional insurances, boat club membership and school trips.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The eastbound extras will serve Millennium and Van Buren St., run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops terminating at Carroll Ave.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The images aren’t only stripped of superfluities; they’re hermetically sealed off from anything that could impinge from offscreen ...—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
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Not business as usual The transition team has been grappling with an agency that has a superfluity of field centers—ten spread across the United States, as well as a formal headquarters in Washington, DC—and large, slow-moving programs that cost a lot of money and have been slow to deliver results.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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While the goal, in light of the Heat’s middling status in the Eastern Conference after finishing in 10th place last season, has been to stay under the luxury tax in 2025-26, the Heat went into Monday with a variety of spending options on free agency.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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With the help of Arizona Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, the students managed to get on a luxury cruise ship departing for Cyprus.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The year is 2052 when an era of peace and unbridled indulgence reigns supreme.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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More Active Culinary Travel Doing exercise and burning calories goes great with guilt-free indulgence in great food and drink, and many of the best biking and hiking destinations are foodie paradise, from Italy to Japan.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Nonessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonessential. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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