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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
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
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Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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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
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His company helps travelers book luxury vacation rentals in Turks and Caicos.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Luigi continues to work with the Capel Rosso Lighthouse, now a boutique luxury hotel.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Perhaps because so many important things are missing from the book, there is a lot of filler, even though the book isn’t long (two hundred and sixty-six pages, generously spaced).—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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Use these container garden recipes for an overflowing look that proves the cascading plants can be just as striking as the thriller and filler elements.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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On Tuesday, the clinic also posted a video on its Instagram account highlighting emergency equipment, including a crash cart, and personnel available at the facility.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Airbag thefts are on the rise across the city, affecting the North, South and West sides alike, reminiscent of the airbag theft wave that hit during the 1990s as airbags became standard equipment in vehicles.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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As a subsidiary of the global corporation, 7-Eleven Japan stands out from its counterpart in other countries for its higher-quality food and higher standards of cleanliness.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Atrium is a subsidiary of Advocate.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Don’t wait to add one to your cart, and consider picking up an extra for someone celebrating a milestone.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Winn blew the save, and the Giants lost in extras.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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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
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More than a retail space, PatBO’s Portofino boutique offers an immersive introduction to the world Patricia Bonaldi has spent over a decade creating, where intricate hand embroidery, bold colour and Brazilian artistry meet the international luxury traveller.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Styled by Joseph Cassell Falconer, the design also featured off-the-shoulder sleeves and multicolored floral embroidery scattered down the middle.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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“Nonnecessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnecessity. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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