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.
—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
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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.
—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
Adjective
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The president, who has repeatedly described himself as a Knicks fan, had attended Game 3, prompting heightening security concerns and extra security measures for attendees.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Your thoughts may feel extra charged today!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The formula combines an acne-fighting trio of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to exfoliate away dead skin cells and unclog pores, while tea tree leaf water further targets breakouts, and calamine keeps excess oil in check.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Nearby residents experience higher air pollution and excess noise.—
Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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As of May 31, surplus lines carriers covered 778,000 policies in Florida, including 88,314 homeowner policies and 147,501 commercial property policies, according to the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The goal of the Pluto project is to prove that surplus military plutonium can function as an interim fuel source for commercial electricity generation instead of remaining a permanent disposal issue.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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On a recent visit, the martini arrived cold and spare, without the little cloud of theater that can make a classic drink feel overhandled.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The technology has advanced so quickly, in fact, that its end result — untraceable weapons, assembled from spare parts and plastic frames — often confounds existing laws and presents a unique enforcement problem for authorities.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Expanding treatment courts would increase access to care, reduce unnecessary incarceration, and create pathways to recovery and stability.—
Justyna Rzewinski,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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The ratepayers pick up the tab, and the company makes its 10% profit, even if the new equipment ends up being unnecessary.—
Conor Harrison,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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