as in extra
being over what is needed
cleared off all the superfluous stuff on his desk to make room for the new computer
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Recent Examples of superfluous
Most of its tweaks, apart from the ones made to Snow White, are superfluous; the film nips and tucks set pieces while padding its nearly two-hour run time with extraneous songs and dialogue.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
The line is 100 percent superfluous to the plot, which leads me to believe Mamie isn’t saying it to the man sitting across from her.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Perhaps Musk will give a ride on the ship to some of those superfluous former government workers, rendering them immigrants in his likeness.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Plus, 64 teams would include more than a quarter of FIFA’s member nations, diluting overall quality and rendering qualifying competitions all but superfluous.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
The line is 100 percent superfluous to the plot, which leads me to believe Mamie isn’t saying it to the man sitting across from her.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Perhaps Musk will give a ride on the ship to some of those superfluous former government workers, rendering them immigrants in his likeness.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Plus, 64 teams would include more than a quarter of FIFA’s member nations, diluting overall quality and rendering qualifying competitions all but superfluous.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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A number of major drug companies have forecast hundreds of millions of dollars in extra costs from the tariffs, which could end up being passed on to consumers.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Taking the extra step to make travel purchases through the card’s airline and hotel partners can provide outsize value.—
Chris Dong,
Saveur,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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If the problems persist, consider investing in a dehumidifier to pull excess moisture out of the air.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Diet and dental hygiene Cavities are mainly caused by eating excess sugar and refined carbohydrates.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The surplus designation means the city no longer needs the facility and has ruled out other options, such as redeveloping the property entirely for low-income housing.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The United States' service economy is attractive to global investment because of the dollar's reserve currency status, access to surplus capital and intellectual talent, and our business-friendly environment.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Attach a tracker to your keys, or even bring a spare set from home to ensure you won’t get locked out of your car.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Stock the Linen Cabinet and Bathroom Any weekend guests will likely need access to the essential bed and bath linens, along with a few extras (two sets of towels, extra pillows, and a spare blanket).—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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By adjusting power consumption dynamically, the tool could help reduce unnecessary background activity and extend battery life—especially during idle periods or when apps are not in active use.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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And unlike species that evolved to shed unnecessary traits, the Greenland shark has kept its ability to see intact, even if it is modified for its shadowy world.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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