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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Williamson never lets his viewers suffer through unnecessary and long-drawn-out scenes, even when the show’s rapid speed makes specific scenarios feel overly outlandish.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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New research indicates there’s at least one strategy that works to curb an especially problematic and unnecessary form of plastic trash.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Again, it was constructed with resourcefulness, not extravagance.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The passion is felt through each index, and I’m even drawn to the high drama of the $1.5 million extravagance of the Deep Blue—the least understated of all Biver’s creations.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
13 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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The images aren’t only stripped of superfluities; they’re hermetically sealed off from anything that could impinge from offscreen, from the world at large.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For the grand finale in Maui, guests can hop aboard the resort’s luxury catamaran and cruise to the Molokini Crater for more world-class snorkeling, then hula the last enchanting evening away at a private farewell luau.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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Sell off a reliever or two at some point, bringing back prospects and lowering the Padres’ luxury tax exposure, which, per FanGraphs, now stands above the second threshold by $1.1 million.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 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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This mocktail is pure indulgence with a playful twist.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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“Nonessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonessential. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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