nonnecessity

noun

Definition of nonnecessitynext
as in incidental

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Recent Examples of nonnecessity The nonnecessity of it all. — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2021 Campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon said neither of the infected individuals was in close contact, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with Biden or Harris within the past 48 hours, rendering self-quarantining a nonnecessity. — Haley Victory Smith, Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonnecessity
  1. incidental
  2. luxury
  3. filler
  4. equipment
  5. subsidiary
  6. extra
  7. nonessential
  8. embroidery
Noun
  • Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
  • Guests were also offered 50% off a future sailing, complimentary hotel accommodations for May 7, reimbursement for hotel and flight changes, up to $500 coverage for incidentals, and additional assistance, on a case-by-case basis.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Definition of incidental
Noun
  • Another dinosaur has entered the luxury collectibles market, a reminder that even Earth’s deepest history can be sold to the highest bidder.
    — Kristi Curry Rogers, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • The lobster mini tacos bring a lighter kind of luxury, while the snapper crudo lands cool, citrusy, and clean.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • The show frontloads big episodes at the start of a season and then ends with a bang, leaving us with too many filler episodes between.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The portrait in the digital gallery squares off her face and provides an artistic rhinoplasty and lip filler.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of filler
Noun
  • Using soccer to build community Along with supplying equipment for teams and players, the league will also provide a stipend for the coaches, who are usually volunteers.
    — PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • This term is significant as the equipment can connect different radios, networks, and communications methods that might otherwise struggle to communicate with one another.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • If cityhood comes to fruition, the community services district could become a subsidiary of the city, according to the staff report.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Abnormal Studios, a subsidiary of Westec Media Limited, releases some 100 titles annually across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Mongolia and Nepal.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of subsidiary
Noun
  • Emotional intelligence should be treated as part of the curriculum, not as a pastoral extra to be addressed after the serious academic work has finished.
    — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Unique extras include open-air rainfall showers and golf carts for loading and unloading.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of extra
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
Definition of nonessential
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  • Not to mention the adorable embroidery, which reviews praise for its style.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • Its elastic bridge straps hug the foot for optimal support, just as a removable OrthoLite insole specializes in soft landings and brand embroidery on the toe contrasts aptly with the kick’s chocolate brown coloring.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of embroidery

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“Nonnecessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnecessity. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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