1
as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a recalculation of the year's income that resulted in a plus in the company's profits
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2
as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the supply of cranberries is greatly in plus of the demand for them in the market
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as in extra
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Recent Examples of plus
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
The plus factor this time was the addition of baby Gru Jr., who torments the older Gru.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025
The recipe for comedy is tragedy plus time, and Jerah Milligan knows the feeling of that time running out.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
His intimate knowledge of Boca is seen as a big plus, as is his friendship with Riquelme.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Robinson, with his relentless rebounding and rim protection, had posted a plus/minus of +41 off the bench this postseason.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
The plus factor this time was the addition of baby Gru Jr., who torments the older Gru.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Ono, a three-time university president most recently at the University of Michigan, is poised to lead Florida’s flagship public university under a five-year deal worth up to nearly $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025
The recipe for comedy is tragedy plus time, and Jerah Milligan knows the feeling of that time running out.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
Preposition
Having Estévez and other veterans around as a sounding board is a definite plus.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
His intimate knowledge of Boca is seen as a big plus, as is his friendship with Riquelme.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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The new pictures represent a significant increase in detail that is primarily owed to Biomass’s main instrument: the P-band synthetic aperture radar.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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After the trade that sent Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers resulted in a pay increase for the star cornerback, rumors have started rumbling about a possible Watt trade.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the too-young Thunder are too-young no longer, an NBA champion with a surplus of draft capital still to burn.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 June 2025
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Speaking on Monday at Bloomberg’s Future of Finance in Ireland event in Dublin, Donohoe said that the government must use that surplus with an eye on the longer term.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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This simple, oversized button-down shirt can be thrown over a tank top for extra coverage, worn with trousers for a dinner out, or used to elevate a pair of classic jeans.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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At the time, Michelle, now 38, welcomed the extra opportunity to see her baby on the screen.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Auckland City earned $3.58m USD for their participation in the tournament, in addition to a $1m bonus from FIFA for the draw against Boca.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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In addition to the theme parks, the plan also green-lights an 18-hole golf course, shopping and dining space, plus office space.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The lavish display of money and excess has provoked backlash from local residents and environmental demonstrators who protest the use of the Unesco world heritage site as a playground for the super-rich.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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An excess of Helena, which no one, least of all me, wanted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Noun
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In terms of the absolute number of viewers that were added between a sixth and seventh broadcast, the 2016 Cavaliers-Warriors classic beat all comers with a net gain of 10.3 million viewers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
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The windfalls from name, image and licensing rights carry a slew of gains for athletes, including bolstering traditional labor objectives like collective bargaining.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Preposition
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Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
22 Mar. 2023
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This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects.—
Katie Intner,
Harper's BAZAAR,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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