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
For these folks, churches are superfluous — at best.
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
The additional screen is superfluous.
—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
New clinics in Broward County will be superfluous, costly and ultimately paid for by patients.
—Arthur E. Palamara, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
The additional screen is superfluous.
—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
New clinics in Broward County will be superfluous, costly and ultimately paid for by patients.
—Arthur E. Palamara, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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The spa Indoor and outdoor pools here provide extra options for entertainment, and the patio’s sunbeds see a lot of attention, especially on weekends when rates often drop here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Do not bury the point under extra polish.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Save excess poaching liquid in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Over time, excess soap can damage the machine itself.—
Ryan Brennan
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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As a result, today’s surplus landscape is less China-centered than in the early-2000s.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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This is your sign to put your plan in motion with help from Wayfair’s surplus sale.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Bring a flashlight with spare batteries to hike during the cool evening.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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Other things flying up include flexible repair patches for sealing the space station’s hull, a replacement ultrasonic inspection tool, spare units for the station’s vibration monitoring system and parts to improve water processing and oxygen generation.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The outfitting decision was simultaneously unnecessary and endearing.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
12 May 2026
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Lawmakers behind the 2023 legislation argued most North Carolina counties improved enough to meet federal air-quality standards, making emissions testing unnecessary, according to previous reporting by The Charlotte Observer.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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