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
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Denmark urged its citizens to avoid nonessential transportation to cut back on fuel costs.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Caitlyn Kim, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
In Mecklenburg County, officials are asking residents to voluntarily reduce nonessential water use, including limiting outdoor watering and avoiding activities like washing hard surfaces or running half-full loads of laundry.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Denmark urged its citizens to avoid nonessential transportation to cut back on fuel costs.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonessential
Adjective
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Meanwhile, carbs are mostly unnecessary for cats and can cause additional health issues.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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This creates a pattern of frequently replacing your air freshener, inconsistent performance, and unnecessary waste.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2019, the theme was extravagance.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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And as in those days, extravagances like butler service and delicacies like caviar, lobster, and seafood towers are at the ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Graham suggested shifting the project to rely on public funding, offset by federal fees, while leaving private money for extras.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Scotty has talked about makeout sessions with extras while filming The Toy.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If both parties orgasmed, all the better as this would help in the excretion of harmful superfluities.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Cullinan, which went on sale in 2018 and is now in its second generation, oozes superfluity, and that's totally fine.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Our household had no luxuries, no snack foods, no desserts, no popular culture except what came from the AM radio, and only a few appliances, including a washer but no dryer.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Instead of helping the community, the charity's money allegedly fueled a life of luxury for Pollard, paying for trips to Las Vegas, luxury vehicles and massive shopping sprees at a Harley Davidson showroom and spa stores.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Between the rooftop helipad, nine restaurants and bars, 20,000-square-foot spa, and even an on-site Rolls‑Royce showroom, this is a hotel where indulgence isn’t optional.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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In general, Bengalis love a meaty indulgence, so treats like fish chops or luchi with chicken curry may also make an appearance.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Nonessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonessential. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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