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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. 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
  • Try one of Nour Hammour’s shearling options—the Carolyn is a classic silhouette for the brand—or opt a reversible option from Diane Von Furstenberg or Lafayette 148 for extra warmth and versatility.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Similar to an in-office treatment, step one is a trio of extra-strength exfoliating acids (lactic, glycolic, and mandelic), and step two is a clay mask to simultaneously neutralize the acids and deep clean the skin.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Crucially, the McG cycle links with the Calvin cycle, allowing the two systems to balance out excess molecules.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
  • This creamy formula blends kaolin and bentonite with bamboo charcoal powder to attract and remove pore-clogging impurities, excess oil, and buildup.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Scientists at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed Korea’s first homegrown Liquid Air Energy Storage system, which uses surplus electricity to chill air into liquid, store it, and later release it to generate power.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hopes the dam will transform the country's economy and plans to export the surplus power elsewhere in the region, like to Kenya.
    Kate Bartlett, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Beckenbauer’s role, starting as West Germany’s spare defender and then dribbling forward into attack to create chances for teammates, was the key feature of this side.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to the main section of the house, there is also space to put a small office or spare bedroom as well as a bathroom.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Supererogatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supererogatory. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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