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
Some of the guest verses feel superfluous on otherwise glorious, upbeat cosmic funk.
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Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
For these folks, churches are superfluous — at best.
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Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
The additional screen is superfluous.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
The Dow tumbled more than 800 points on Monday, in large part because of a Substack post from Citrini Research that laid out hypothetical scenarios for how developments in AI could disrupt certain parts of the economy, including AI agents making white-collar work superfluous.
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Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for superfluous
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
For these folks, churches are superfluous — at best.
—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
The additional screen is superfluous.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
The Dow tumbled more than 800 points on Monday, in large part because of a Substack post from Citrini Research that laid out hypothetical scenarios for how developments in AI could disrupt certain parts of the economy, including AI agents making white-collar work superfluous.
—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
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July 4th fireworks and celebrations hold extra meaning in 2026 as the United States celebrates the 250th birthday of the nation.
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As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.
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These easy-to-use toning pads help exfoliate, refine the appearance of pores and reduce excess oil for a smooth, clear complexion.
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This social consciousness extends to the local community, where excess inventory is donated to city shelters.
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Included in the surplus property committee’s report were a broad range of recommendations.
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Botswana secured $100 million to build its first large-scale solar plant that will sell power to a regional market, as investors bet that rising electricity demand will offer lucrative returns on surplus power.
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The perfect blend of slouchy yet structured, this roomy bag easily fits a laptop, book, wallet, and a spare layer for chilly evenings.
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In a bid to streamline transport and logistics — and spare attendees from spending half the festival shuttling up and down the Italian Riviera — this year’s Italian Global Series Festival has drawn a clearer line between its two host cities.
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In a separate case, Oren David Shachar of Van Nuys, Abraham Shin of Corona and Jeannie Choi of Torrance are accused of participating in a healthcare fraud scheme involving submitting false claims for medically unnecessary hospice care services.
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Overcollection of personal information often indicates monetization through data sharing rather than delivering user value, creating unnecessary privacy and security risks.
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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