nonnecessity

noun

Definition of nonnecessitynext
as in incidental

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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, 2 June 2026
  • That includes park tickets, lodging, meals, ground transportation, and incidentals for all three people.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Definition of incidental
Noun
  • Enquiries for luxury Singapore properties from Chinese buyers also increased 35% in the first half from a year earlier, according to Juwai IQI.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Tates built an online empire by selling an image of extraordinary personal wealth through displays of sports cars, stacks of cash and luxury watches.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • Not to mention, many people (understandably) have mixed feelings about injecting Juvéderm or Restylane and the rest of their ilk into their faces for a bit of a volume boost, or balk at the price for half a syringe of the hyaluronic acid fillers.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Pets Table recipes are made in the USA without artificial flavors, colors, or fillers.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of filler
Noun
  • Goldman expects China’s wafer fabrication equipment market to reach $53 billion in 2027.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Oilfield-services giant Halliburton is also in talks to bring equipment to the country, and executives from several oil-and-gas companies will sign production deals next week, the report added.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • For now, though, Meridian developer CBH Homes and its subsidiaries will be able to start what amounts to a quarter of the original design.
    — Mark Dee August 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new medicine from Roivant and its subsidiary Priovant for the treatment of dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease characterized by muscle weakness and a painful skin rash.
    — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of subsidiary
Noun
  • In 2026, a single person in Hawaii needs to earn about $129,002 a year to cover necessities, spend on some extras, save for the future and pay taxes.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Every ingredient serves a purpose, helping pet parents focus on quality rather than unnecessary extras.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 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
  • The ‘90s fashion legend shared a photo dump of her wearing a plunging white one-piece bikini that was covered in subtle eyelet embroidery.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • If football isn't your thing, don't miss the brand's collab with Abbode, a super-cute collection of totes, button-down shirts and more featuring New York City-centric embroidery throughout.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of embroidery
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“Nonnecessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnecessity. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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