pluses

variants also plusses
plural of plus

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pluses 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pluses
Noun
  • Chris Douglas, a professor of economics at the University of Michigan-Flint, called it unlikely that stick prices will go up 50% across the board, noting Canada's modest market share, but wonders what will happen if demand increases.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The real test will come after September 8, when political email volume increases and Gmail users start voting with the Report spam button.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Funding shortfalls and political fights over who should pay for childcare have stalled federal action, leaving states to deploy one-off surpluses while families’ need and waitlists keep swelling.
    Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That means China’s monopoly power, and its ability to weaponize it, will expand as its surpluses force more and more foreign companies out of business.
    Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Franchise veterans Courteney Cox, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown return, while Anna Camp, Ethan Embry, and Mckenna Grace are among the notable new additions.
    Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the additions of forwards Savio and Omar Marmoush, Mudryk was signed to bolster the depth at left wing, after missing out on Iliman Ndiaye, who joined Manchester City from Everton on deadline day.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In some cases, even documentation of the state's excesses invites intimidation.
    Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Rather, balancing the economic drive of private innovation against its potential excesses is a whole-of-society effort.
    The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Dong Lijuan, chief statistician at NBS, attributed the rebound in inflation to volatile global commodity prices, seasonal food price gains, and rising demand in high-tech industries, according to a statement accompanying the release.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The party left both the 2016 and 2020 cycles chastened by predictions of huge gains that never materialized.
    Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Musk’s public profile and statements have driven major valuation boosts in companies like Tesla and SpaceX, but Gibney argues his claims are often out of sync with facts or evidence.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Republicans and Democrats alike are getting boosts from being opposed to data centers.
    Patrick McNamara, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Pluses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pluses. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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