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
The precious metal isn’t just a superfluous adornment; it’s seen as a liquid asset: something that can be traded, act as collateral or melted down and sold.
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Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
But personality was not part of that package, and a backstory was entirely superfluous.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Much of the money for these hires can come from identifying and eliminating superfluous (outside of the school buildings) administrative positions.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
But ultimately, this is a movie whose primary sociopolitical lens is post-WWII Germany’s bid for redemption, a lens that could not have felt more superfluous in 2024.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
But personality was not part of that package, and a backstory was entirely superfluous.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Much of the money for these hires can come from identifying and eliminating superfluous (outside of the school buildings) administrative positions.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
But ultimately, this is a movie whose primary sociopolitical lens is post-WWII Germany’s bid for redemption, a lens that could not have felt more superfluous in 2024.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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In the seventh, Loftin atoned for his aggressive baserunning by robbing Riley Greene of extra bases with a diving catch.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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The final dish is creamy, rich, and cheesy—extra cheesy even!—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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For organizations trying to get a step ahead, garments can be pre-ordered, giving organizations flexibility without fear of having excess inventory, all without any of the hassle that would usually come alongside such an endeavor.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Since late last year, one third of his suppliers, saddled with excess inventory in China, have offered steep discounts of up to 70%.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The surplus Newsom extolled, however, was an illusion.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
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Carpentersville will fund the purchase and other work needed for the site using money in its surplus general fund budget, according to documents.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Make a Statement with Lighting With its midcentury table, Lucite chairs, and bare white walls, the Kells' dining room is quite spare and restrained—all the better to show off a chandelier with a rainbow of glass teardrops.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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Given the wind in the sails of Right to Repair, Andrew and Stephanie and repairers and consumers in the EU and beyond may find sourcing such a spare part soon becomes less treasure hunt and more speedy reality.—
Nick Nuttall,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Without a clear roadmap, friendship breakups often feel ambiguous, or sometimes lead to unnecessary hurt.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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