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
  • The alternative to cementitious grout is epoxy grout, which is made from epoxy resins and a filler powder.
    — Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Get rid of grout stains and mold Grout is used as a filler between tiles to prevent debris or dirt from making its way beneath the tiles.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of filler
Noun
  • Cellphones – the kind used to actually talk to people rather than text and post to social media – weren’t mandatory personal equipment yet, though various personalities involved at the time had them.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • And then there are other equipment ideas that aren’t as far along, inspired by Coke’s desire to branch out into dirty soda, refreshers and coffee.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • Leading that push is WebsCreative, a DRX subsidiary since 2022.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The project is being developed by a subsidiary of energy and electricity giant NextEra Energy and is slated to come online in late 2028.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of subsidiary
Noun
  • The first of the two days of filming at the park covered wider shots, with 400 extras in the stands.
    — Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Some nets come in pairs rather than individually, while others include extras such as soccer balls or cones.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 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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