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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For extra protection, Nelson suggests changing clothes immediately after returning home.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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Denver selected Harvey after twice trading back in the second round, acquiring an extra fourth-round selection in the process.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These ingredients help block the production of excess melanin, lightening sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and melasma for a more even complexion.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Federal regulators recently sued the operators of an East Chicago oil re-refinery plant for violating its wastewater permits by discharging excess pollutants — including cyanide, mercury, oil and grease — from its facility toward the Grand Calumet River.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Under 269, all surplus revenue collections exceeding growth in regional CPI inflation will be returned to taxpayers in the form of permanent income tax cuts until the rate falls to 4%.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The $8 million project will be funded through the $4 million federal grant, dollars for public improvements, surplus tax increment funding and funding from the water services department.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gabriel, with hamstring surgery behind him, knocked about like a spare part, too.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Redundancy uses spare devices and links, activating backups after a failover, leading to brief disruptions as connections drop before standbys take over.—
Apeksha Jain,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And with both parties’ primaries rendered unnecessary, the state is gearing up for a prolonged general.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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For example, when commuting in the city, only one or two people may be in the car at a time, making large, heavy vehicles unnecessary.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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