nonessentials

Definition of nonessentialsnext
plural of nonessential

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonessentials
Noun
  • 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
  • Still, Stroheim’s spending was out of control—literally so, insofar as attempting to rein him in seemed to provoke new extravagances.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.
    Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
  • Keep scrolling for my recommendations for a supportive neck pillow, a spacious carry-on backpack, must-have compression socks, and little luxuries that make a big difference at 32,000 feet.
    Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
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“Nonessentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonessentials. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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