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adjective

ˌnän-i-ˈsen(t)-shəl How to pronounce nonessential (audio)
Definition of nonessentialnext
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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noun

as in extravagance

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Recent Examples of nonessential
Adjective
In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued travel health notices for both the Congo and Uganda, advising Americans to avoid nonessential travel to the provinces surrounding the outbreak location. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2026 More than 1,200 schools have shut and transport has been disrupted, while train passengers have been advised to avoid nonessential travel. — Alex Holmes, NBC news, 25 June 2026
Noun
Anything deemed nonessential would be put on hold, so Americans could experience delays with certain services and hundreds of thousands of federal workers will go without pay. — Caitlyn Kim, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonessential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonessential
  1. unnecessary
  2. extravagance
  3. extra
  4. superfluity
  5. luxury
  6. indulgence
Adjective
  • This efficiency not only conserves limited resources but also builds community trust by minimizing unnecessary interactions.
    — Charles "Chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • The proportions look right, with no unnecessary creases, and the active aerodynamic elements are neatly hidden within the bodywork.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of unnecessary
Noun
  • Shows of extravagance like these have not been met with kindness in a world torn by war, inflation, soaring gas prices and political unrest.
    — Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • Their biggest lottery-winner extravagance was hiring a private jet to Las Vegas to sit in the front row at an Eagles concert.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Definition of extravagance
Noun
  • Kuo also confirms that the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max (plus, presumably, the foldable iPhone) will have enough RAM for these top-flight extras.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Optional extras include cruise control, motor slip regulation (MSR), track mode, and a quickshifter.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of extra
Noun
  • So there was either a superfluity of honest Dublin women back in the day or a manager who moved around.
    — Anne Enright, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • To bear witness to the superfluity of beauty in the world.
    — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Definition of superfluity
Noun
  • The company is based in Gwinnett County and specializes in mimicking the appearance of 1970s-era Ford Broncos and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons with all the bells, whistles and customization of new luxury vehicles.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • According to the latest Bain and Altagramma luxury goods study published in June, jewelry is leading the luxury sector’s growth.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • But Rodriguez shared some new insights that undercut the common assumption in the factory/warehouse/logistics spaces that legs are an expensive indulgence.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of indulgence

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