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
  • Those who fly drones into restricted airspace face fines of up to $100,000 (around £74,000), confiscation of equipment and criminal charges, according to the FBI.
    — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Richards has been the Panthers’ equipment manager since the 2016-17 season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • Instead of raising expensive new money from outside investors, parent companies extracted equity from their nonbank subsidiaries and funneled it into their commercial bank arms.
    — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Fidelity and its subsidiary, Fidelity Brokerage Services agreed to the deal on May 13, closing the door on a lawsuit alleging the investment giant failed to both adequately prevent a cyberattack and alert members to its existence after the fact.
    — Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of subsidiary
Noun
  • Confirm priorities with someone involved, then cut the extras until the essentials are handled.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • The event is free, but a $20 VIP tickets buys you some extras, including a shadey sitting area, cooling misters and a bag of snacks.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 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
Noun
  • 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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