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

The Credit Suisse findings suggest that what holds value isn’t luxury per se, but specific tastes.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Kering doesn’t break down sales of individual houses except Gucci, but according to Bernstein estimates, the house generated less than €200 million in 2025, down sharply from a peak of €850 million during the post-pandemic luxury boom in 2022/2023.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxury

Noun

Biochar could reportedly serve as a renewable substitute for standard conductive fillers.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
With efficacy and affordability top of mind, Skin Union’s product boast ph-balancing, and filler-free formulas suitable for all skin types, and all under $30.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of filler

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The Florida National Guard, the State Emergency Operations Center, State Guard and AT&T Disaster Services are holding aircraft and equipment there, the airport said.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
With the ability to hold a 74-ton payload and over 1,600 square feet of deck space, the SSC provides optimal room to transport supplies, vehicles—including up to four Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicles (ARVs)—and equipment to shorelines.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of equipment

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The Nairobi Securities Exchange’s (NSE) approach is structured around Standard Bank’s Kenya subsidiary Stanbic, which will hold the shares and issue the GDRs.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Its subsidiary, Avologi, manufactures many of the red-light therapy devices that customers reported being pressured to buy inside stores contracted with Mazal Group.

— Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of subsidiary

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Rich color, decoration, and texture are returning — lace, embroidery, sequins — but they are integrated into lightweight fabrics, softer colors, and relaxed silhouettes.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
The oversize everyday bag continues to dominate, particularly in supple suede finishes, while mini and micro bags remain relevant through playful interpretations featuring embroidery, charms and decorative details.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of embroidery

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