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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For an extra crispy top, turn oven to broil, sprinkle casserole with a little grated Parmesan and broil 5 inches from heat until casserole is bubbling and golden, about 1 minute.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Arrivals and departures are weather dependent so cushion your flight home with an extra day or two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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More is not necessarily better, as excess vitamin C is excreted in urine.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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The parking plan requires the church to provide a shuttle bus to an overflow site to manage excess cars.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Within 45 days of that selection, the council would hold a public meeting to adopt a resolution declaring the lots surplus land, clearing the way for development.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Establishing a Pension Acceleration Trust, for example, would direct surplus funds toward permanently reducing pension debt — lowering future obligations and freeing up resources for core priorities.—
Carol Platt Liebau,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Early motorists often carried tools and spare parts, expecting breakdowns as part of the journey.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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With stocks of spare parts running low domestically, Orest said that former Eastern Bloc countries, such as the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, were the most obvious places to turn for help.—
Michael Holtz,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Supererogatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supererogatory. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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