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
There’s never a dull joke or a line that doesn’t quite work or a piece of information that’s superfluous.
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
Sequels to video-game movies no one asked for in the first place are the definition of superfluous, but a sequel to this Ratchet & Clank would be worth considering.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Only Lochlan’s near-death experience, induced by a poisonous protein shake, was a truly superfluous bit of silliness, turning a Vitamix of all things into a weapon in waiting.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
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.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
Sequels to video-game movies no one asked for in the first place are the definition of superfluous, but a sequel to this Ratchet & Clank would be worth considering.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Only Lochlan’s near-death experience, induced by a poisonous protein shake, was a truly superfluous bit of silliness, turning a Vitamix of all things into a weapon in waiting.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
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.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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There’s just an extra level of DGAF playfulness going on now.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Liquid laundry sanitizers offer an extra level of cleaning, but they should only be used in limited circumstances.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Most are in agreement that the excess stimulation and instant gratification offered by digital devices can be overwhelming for young, developing brains.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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On Friday, Joel canceled all the concerts on his schedule after revealing a diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain disorder where excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain’s ventricles.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The surplus designation means the city no longer needs the facility and has ruled out other options, such as redeveloping the property entirely for low-income housing.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The United States' service economy is attractive to global investment because of the dollar's reserve currency status, access to surplus capital and intellectual talent, and our business-friendly environment.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Sunseeker Yachts Lewis Hamilton, Sunseeker 90 Scuderia Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton is enjoying spare moments off the track aboard his Sunseeker 90.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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The film will be set in a dystopian future, where the elite harvest clones for spare parts.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Patrick Boel, managing director at real estate developer Roundhouse, said most of the land the company owns is in areas where the new zoning code already provides for high-density housing, large heights and no parking requirements, making any incentives unnecessary.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2025
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The move comes as Trump has looked for ways to cut spending deemed unnecessary, and the Treasury estimates halting the production of pennies will save $85 million. — CNBC’s Lisa Kailai Han, Dan Mangan, Ashley Capoot, Annika Kim Constantino and Jeff Cox contributed to this report.—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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