as in unnecessary
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end
money's tight, so we'll have to skip nonessential purchases
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as in extravagance
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Recent Examples of nonessential
Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
This was no accident, as the Getty made swift moves to deploy its irrigation system (with a million-gallon on-site water tank), seal off museum galleries and library archives, and to keep all nonessential personnel off its grounds.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
During a government shutdown, all government workers deemed nonessential are furloughed until a deal is reached to reopen the government.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Residents and legislators have called for an outright ban of nonessential flights, including sightseeing choppers and commuter flights, which vastly outnumber flights piloted by emergency personnel or media.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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Stop the Chop, a group organized to reduce helicopter noise, has been agitating for several years to ban nonessential helicopters from flying over the New York metropolitan area.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
This was no accident, as the Getty made swift moves to deploy its irrigation system (with a million-gallon on-site water tank), seal off museum galleries and library archives, and to keep all nonessential personnel off its grounds.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
During a government shutdown, all government workers deemed nonessential are furloughed until a deal is reached to reopen the government.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Residents and legislators have called for an outright ban of nonessential flights, including sightseeing choppers and commuter flights, which vastly outnumber flights piloted by emergency personnel or media.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonessential
Adjective
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The critics would say: The post-credit scene where the goat goes to another team and immediately wins the MVP felt unnecessary.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Strengthening your communication skills will boost your confidence and enable you to iron out work conflicts and avoid unnecessary tensions.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Yes, there should be a teapot in the equation, but the real draw is the spread: a slew of tiny sandwiches; sweet and buttery pastries (like Bon Appétit Bake Club’s Coffee Cake Scones); and the extravagance of fancy china, teacups, and a tiered pastry stand for good measure.—
Oset Babür-Winter,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Each new suite chronicles a distinct design epoch: the early 20th-century Edwardian era; the glamorous art deco period of the 1920s and ‘30s; the innovative mid-century golden age of the 1950s and '60s; and the glittering extravagance that defined the 1980s Dynasty-era aesthetics.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For now, players will have to decide if the MVP Bundle’s early access, extras, and dual-title access justify the $149.99 tag.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Every night, the audience isn’t meant to be extras in a 1959 club show at the Copa.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The images aren’t only stripped of superfluities; they’re hermetically sealed off from anything that could impinge from offscreen ...—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
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The images aren’t only stripped of superfluities; they’re hermetically sealed off from anything that could impinge from offscreen, from the world at large.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This growth reflects an evolving preference for luxury homes that merge private ownership with the services, high-end amenities and effortless lifestyle of exclusive hospitality.—
Monica Cuervo,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Some luxury items may need to be sent to Vestiaire Collective for authentication before reaching the customer, which can slow down the process.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The ultimate indulgence on the menu is some precious leisure time in the middle of the day.—
Oset Babür-Winter,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2025
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From May 2–4, Harbour Club will be activating at the Miami International Autodrome, immersing guests in a high-octane, high-luxury experience featuring prime views, next-level dining, and signature indulgences courtesy of a’Riva and Nikai — including Chef Michele’s famed pistachio gelato.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Nonessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonessential. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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