pluses

variants also plusses
plural of plus

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pluses As the pluses and minuses of AI continue to be debated, the significance of human craftsmanship becomes even more important. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 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 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
  • The brand has undergone a turnaround effort in recent years and has completed remodels and menu additions since Williams joined in 2024.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Emily Hampshire, Brendan Morgan, David Tomlinson and Lauren Chan are among the new cast additions announced for Season 2.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • In some seaside towns, brave locals take part in a Boxing Day dip—sprinting into the freezing sea to shake off the Christmas excesses, often while raising money for charity.
    — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In her view, anyone busy cataloging the show’s excesses was liable to miss the joke.
    — Danielle Naer, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Jordan inherits a historically small GOP conference after sweeping Democratic midterm gains, with a difficult path back to the House majority in 2028.
    — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Yet with solid gains in both chambers, Democrats in Congress will soon face the challenge of how to address voters’ affordability concerns.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Two of Atkins’ key side projects also saw significant streaming boosts.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Oftentimes, there are promotional odds boosts or welcome bonuses that are only available for the Super Bowl.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

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

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