pluses

variants also plusses
plural of plus

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pluses Excellent health care, a charming medieval center, and easy connections to the rest of Italy and Europe are all pluses of living here. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 But Tom came in, offering a completely different personality with his own pluses, minuses and foibles. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026 For North American brands, sourcing in the Western Hemisphere has plenty of pluses in the current climate. Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026 In addition, Thomas’ competitive energy and potential value as a return specialist are pluses for the Bears. Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 That came with pluses and negatives, but mostly the former, according to Alexa. Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 And his leaping ability and 6-foot-1 height are clear pluses for an outside, press corner, which is Lee's play style. American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026 There are a few pluses and minuses that may influence the barbecuers’s final purchase choice. New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026 They more or less balance out, by the way, the pluses and minuses. Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pluses
Noun
  • The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • These devices have seen quicker and larger price increases compared to flagship devices, for which memory is now more than a quarter of the cost.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Social Security surpluses and deficits are mixed with the rest of the budget and included in federal-budget totals.
    Jessica Riedl, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
  • And while average state surpluses over the past decade have surpassed that number many times over, Connecticut’s budget is subject to a spending cap that ties its own growth to household income and inflation.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • In 2025, Reid used Smith in the backfield, in the slot and out wide, and the additions of Walker and Demercado mean Smith should profile more as a package weapon and receiver in 2026.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • Other recent additions include a garden gym and meeting room.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • On social media, even some fans railed against the gaudy excesses of the event, while rumours that leftover cake had been distributed outside it led to Marie Antoinette jibes.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 July 2026
  • Even though Clinton’s remarks Saturday received muted response on cable news due to the heatwave and Trump’s excesses, online the former President deftly tapped into the shifts among Democrats for a more combative approach to curb MAGA.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Asian tech gains follow a rebound on Wall Street, where semiconductor shares recovered after the previous session’s sell-off.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • The micro-level productivity gains from AI in specific applications are well-documented.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Programs supporting newcomer students, English language learners and those seeking financial aid for postsecondary education all got boosts in the state budget.
    Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
  • But its new Penta Tandem panel tech delivers boosts in a few key areas, including HDR, brightness, and refresh rate.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

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“Pluses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pluses. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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