SUPERFLUITIES Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

superfluities

noun

plural of superfluity

as in luxuries

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary spends most of her money on designer clothes and other superfluities

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as in excesses

the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed a superfluity of wire coat hangers from all of those trips to the dry cleaner

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Recent Examples of superfluities If both parties orgasmed, all the better as this would help in the excretion of harmful superfluities. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Airport officials, however, say visitors can expect much of the same luxuries and safety.

— Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 29 July 2026
While the kebabs feel like real luxuries at Adana, the rice is its own treasure.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of luxuries

Noun

In recent years, officials in cities such as San Francisco and Philadelphia have moved to rein in the excesses of harm-reduction policies.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Take Derrida, whose brand of deconstruction came to stand for both the grandest insights and worst excesses of theory.

— Emily Eakin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Definition of excesses

Noun

The updates to Willow Springs will also blend a mix of classic style and modern amenities, though the refurbishment process will take plenty of time to play out.

— Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
But the two men want additional amenities such as pickleball courts or soccer fields that give more people a reason to keep coming back.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of amenities

Noun

Lamont’s chief fiscal focus since 2020 has been on channeling $11 billion in surpluses — forced by aggressive savings rules — to whittle down a hefty pension debt created over seven decades prior to 2011.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Social Security is primarily funded through payroll tax revenue and can supplement its benefit payments through its trust funds, which hold previous surpluses plus interest.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 8 July 2026

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