pluses

variants also plusses
plural of plus

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pluses These battlewagons have many pluses, but user-friendliness isn't one of them. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Director Josef Kubota Wladyka illustrates the pluses and minuses of Haru’s potent imagination, resulting in a film that’s sexy, bittersweet and absurdist. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 What to do nearby The proximity to Corfu Old Town and the airport were both big pluses for me—both are around a 30-minute drive. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pluses
Noun
  • The revised powertrain is intended to deliver stronger acceleration, while the advertised top speed increases from approximately 56 mph to 59 mph.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The people who will be most affected by the new increases are those who do not qualify for a subsidy.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Despite that, an analysis by Lamont’s budget office last November showed surpluses would vanish, the reserve would be gone, and the General Fund would be 3% in debt within two years of a severe recession.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Fulton argued the proposition effectively would limit clinics from accumulating surpluses and reserves.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Eventually, an edict from the top came that existing attorneys should not anticipate additions to the court teams, according to one source.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This offseason, the right additions could put them on a similar route.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The proportions remain practical, and the overall design avoids some of the visual excesses found elsewhere in the segment.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Trump is right to want to tame inequality, scale back some of the excesses of globalization, and secure supply chains of critical goods.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Jolly, 54, tried to ride the momentum of a national political environment that appeared to power major Democratic gains across the country.
    — Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The district has consistently favored Republicans in recent presidential elections, though Democrats have made gains in some parts of Texas.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Oftentimes, there are promotional odds boosts or welcome bonuses that are only available for the Super Bowl.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Simple tilt fix Researchers found that tilting a cell relative to gravity boosts performance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Pluses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pluses. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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