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
Mocktails arrived in steady procession, each one carefully assembled, none superfluous.
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Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
There are no tchotchkes, nothing superfluous.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Despite the school being known for its superfluous amenities, compared to surrounding schools, Carmel High School students only have to pay $43 for each ticket.
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Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Apr. 2026
Some of the guest verses feel superfluous on otherwise glorious, upbeat cosmic funk.
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Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for superfluous
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
There are no tchotchkes, nothing superfluous.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Despite the school being known for its superfluous amenities, compared to surrounding schools, Carmel High School students only have to pay $43 for each ticket.
—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Apr. 2026
Some of the guest verses feel superfluous on otherwise glorious, upbeat cosmic funk.
—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for superfluous
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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The lymphatic system’s two core jobs are reabsorbing excess fluid and coordinating how immune cells move through the body, and neither works without the other, according to a 2025 paper in the Annual Review of Physiology.
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The number of excess deaths since the heat dome descended over France on June 20 is expected to rise as more death certificates come in from homes and eldercare facilities, the agency said.
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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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The company believes separating trim functions from full system startup could improve convenience and reduce unnecessary power use.
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Increasing staff at medical facilities during heat waves could also prevent unnecessary deaths.
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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