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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
Noun
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Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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There's a regular USB-A port with a 15W max for incidentals, plus two USB-C ports with a 100W max, one of which is also used as the input to charge the power station.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
16 Jan. 2026
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The mix of old world glamour and service with modern, fun touches make this the definition of modern day luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Madera has devoted his fortune to restoring historic estates and transforming them into intimate luxury retreats.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kylie was dramatically overlining her lips and eventually admitted to getting temporary lip fillers, but that did nothing to stop her fans from clamoring to get any tips on how to make their lips look exactly like hers.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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So the hyaluronic acid fillers directly provide more volume, and then the biostimulatory fillers help boost collagen.—
Iyana Robertson,
Flow Space,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These workers control everything from individually steaming each stage curtain to rigging massive pieces of audio equipment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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District officials are hoping equipment will be donated for use in popular Naperville Park District programs, said Erika Rubo, the district’s community engagement and event manager.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Public Utility Regulatory Authority issued a final decision Wednesday which gives Yankee Gas less than half of a $209 million rate increase the Eversource subsidiary sought approval for more than a year ago.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation, is also required to offer its technology to other ticket sellers, such as StubHub, to reach customers.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Variety attended alongside 2,000 actors auditioning for roles ranging from extras to series regulars.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Read on to discover the highlights, the extras, and the one that stole my heart.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 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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Other jeans were decorated with swags of crystals and embroidery.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2026
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Searches for hobbies that can be taken outside to a park or on a train ride—like knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and painting—are up 136% over the past six months alone, while the company’s yarn accessory sales have grown 40% year-over-year.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Nonnecessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnecessity. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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