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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
Leaders must immediately audit burn rate, freeze nonessential spend, tighten inventory cycles and reforecast ruthlessly. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 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
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
  • There was no opening act, no lengthy introduction and no unnecessary buildup.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Attempting to automate everything at once can introduce unnecessary risk and reduce confidence in autonomous operations.
    — Deepak Kumar, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of unnecessary
Noun
  • For rooms, the ADA Studio Coastline View room is 816 square feet of glorious view with a king-sized bed, spacious bathroom, and private patio for the ultimate in extravagance and ease.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • Rather than overwhelming diners with extravagance, each course builds thoughtfully toward the next.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of extravagance
Noun
  • So kudos to the extras who steal scenes from them in the background, flailing like avant-garde dancers when a vicious mental parasite leaps from grandmothers to joggers to security guards on a quest to find something awful.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • The production put out a casting call for more than 1,000 local extras, Garner said, and spent nearly $500,000 at a lumber business for set-building materials.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of extra
Noun
  • The gap between the two suggests a superfluity that has long dogged the business.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of superfluity
Noun
  • Rather than chasing polished luxury or fleeting travel trends, the inn leans into the village of Woods Hole’s creative, scientific, and maritime character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, stylist Lexie Polito, co-owner of the luxury loungewear brand Sunshine Society, falls a little farther afield.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • Marienlyst Strandhotel, right on the waterfront in Helsingør, is a truly wonderful escape that features sweeping views, spa indulgence, and effortless Scandi style.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As emails and text messages tug at our sleeves, even a short lull in the labors of the day can feel like an indulgence.
    — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026
Definition of indulgence

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