nonessentials

Definition of nonessentialsnext
plural of nonessential

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Noun
  • 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
  • The more exciting news for everyone who can’t afford such extravagances is that Malone is promising new music by then.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The food is consistently good, but the view and the vibes are the real luxuries.
    Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Nonessentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonessentials. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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