NONNECESSITY Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

nonnecessity

noun

Definition of nonnecessity

as in incidental

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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

Rather than rushing from port to port, Explora Journeys was designed around the idea that luxury is measured by space, time, and thoughtful experiences.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
But the Thunder, who remain $14 million above the luxury-tax line, did not trade Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe because the second-apron roster-building restrictions scared them.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of luxury

Noun

Adding spiller plants alongside the dramatic central thrillers and voluminous fillers creates a soft, cascading movement along the edges of your containers.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Calypso is a strawberry blond, green-eyed dime with lip filler and a case of Instagram face.

— Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026

Definition of filler

Noun

Adding another employee, buying a new piece of equipment, or expanding into a larger space all become harder when the tax code penalizes those investments.

— Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
Strickland said even getting equipment on the road during construction can be difficult for farmers.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

Definition of equipment

Noun

The Alphabet subsidiary filed 488 crash reports to the agency during the study period, of which researchers found 89 definitely or plausibly police-reportable.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Barker spent 13 years at Ogilvy, a WPP subsidiary, and says that the hardest part of the reset is dissolving those silos.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Definition of subsidiary

Noun

To get a clearer picture of your total trip cost, consider bundling extras like carry-on bags, checked luggage, and seat selection during checkout.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Talk about hitting every left-wing talking point and even throwing in a few extras.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of extra

Noun

The same graphic is repeated on the Baggy Utility Shorts, Loose Jeans and Straight Jeans as embroidery on their coin pockets.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Look for tops that have lace, floral embroidery, ruffles, or subtle sheer components with a delicate and sophisticated air, then layer a barn jacket or cardigan on top for additional warmth.

— René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026

Definition of embroidery

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