as in extra
being over what is needed
now that the dress code has been e-mailed to everyone and posted on our intranet site, a paper memo about it seems supererogatory
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Recent Examples of supererogatory
Precisely as Japan becomes a producer of Honda two-stroke engine motorcycles and other consumer distractions, Mishima is preoccupied with the glories of imperial Japan, revealed in the supererogatory sacrifices of its children.
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Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 7 Sep. 2020
These supererogatory merits were at the disposal of the pope, who could, in effect, offer them for sale.
—Marilynne Robinson, New Republic, 12 Dec. 2017
Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 7 Sep. 2020
These supererogatory merits were at the disposal of the pope, who could, in effect, offer them for sale.
—Marilynne Robinson, New Republic, 12 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supererogatory
Adjective
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Start networking by reaching out to an old teammate, or look for community events that need an extra pair of hands.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Their options were to donate the excess inventory, sell it off to an old-school resale chain like TJ Maxx, or chuck it.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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European banks are sitting on excess capital, which Citi said could be deployed via buybacks, loan growth or M & A — though questions hover over the best route to achieve share price growth.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In particular, Rodriguez stressed that any surplus revenue from the Games must be used to cover city expenses before going into a legacy fund.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the update also decreed that new rooftop solar customers would no longer be credited at the retail rate of electricity when their systems generated surplus energy.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Anyone who knows Akin’s work will instantly recognize that the movie is shot with a spare, classic aesthetic distinct from his usual thrumming style.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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Current plans call for 400 missiles to be deployed operationally, along with an additional 234 units used for testing and spare parts.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Supererogatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supererogatory. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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