pluses

variants also plusses
plural of plus

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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 2026 tournament has instituted significant ticket price increases, and overall growth in media rights and sponsorship fees may push the tournament’s revenues close to $700 million this year.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Consider the case of Wells Fargo , a stock with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12 that had a quarter that was roundly disliked by the analyst community, despite some perfunctory price target increases.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Social Security is primarily funded through payroll tax revenue and can supplement its benefit payments through its trust funds, which hold previous surpluses plus interest.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Newcastle could remove Gordon and another player and replace them with an expensive signing and another cheaper one, or two mid-value additions.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Subsequent after-show additions to her Instagram Story included re-posts of audience member IGs with photos and brief video clips of the Hacks actor taking her bows at curtain to a standing ovation.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Cattelan spoke to the Financial Times about the strange afterlife of the work, which has become both a symbol of the art market’s excesses and a reminder of his talent for turning absurd ideas into global spectacles.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026
  • But in the past 20 years, Cuba’s more progressive social policies have helped to redeem the authoritarian excesses of the revolution’s early years.
    Juan Carlos Albarran, The Conversation, 13 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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