NONNECESSITY Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

nonnecessity

noun

Definition of nonnecessity

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

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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, 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

The company is based in Gwinnett County and specializes in mimicking the appearance of 1970s-era Ford Broncos and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons with all the bells, whistles and customization of new luxury vehicles.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
According to the latest Bain and Altagramma luxury goods study published in June, jewelry is leading the luxury sector’s growth.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 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

For four decades, Indian textile house Chanakya International has produced some of the world’s most intricate embroidery for houses including Dior, Prada, and Fendi.

— Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 7 July 2026
Levi’s icons like the 501 jean and the Type II jacket are elevated with feathers, embroidery and sculptural detailing.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Definition of embroidery

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