as in excess
being over what is needed
always has extra food on hand in the event that unexpected company drops by
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as in extremely
to a great degree
the children tried to be extra quiet while their mother was recovering
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as in spare
an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original
that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand
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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras
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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
as an extra, the dealer filled the tank of my new car
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Recent Examples of extra
Michael Nied, People.com, 13 June 2025
Draisaitl scored 11 minutes into the extra period by sending the puck off Florida defenseman Niko Mikkola’s shinpad and past goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky with a one-handed backhander to give the Oilers a 5-4 win Thursday night at Amerant Bank Arena.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
The Glee star is sure to be cheering extra loudly for her best friend and fellow Spring Awakening alum, Jonathan Groff, who is nominated for best actor in a leading role in a musical for his turn as Bobby Darin in Just in Time.
—Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 9 June 2025
Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Anything above $35 is a luxury model that usually have impressive extras to justify the price.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
The group looked back on special moments that took place on the set, ranging from reunions, pregnancy announcements and weddings to concerts, interviews, Halloween costumes and elaborate extra sets that expanded onto the streets outside.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 13 June 2025
Draisaitl scored 11 minutes into the extra period by sending the puck off Florida defenseman Niko Mikkola’s shinpad and past goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky with a one-handed backhander to give the Oilers a 5-4 win Thursday night at Amerant Bank Arena.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025
Adverb
This title was extra special because her parents were there to share the journey.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
The Glee star is sure to be cheering extra loudly for her best friend and fellow Spring Awakening alum, Jonathan Groff, who is nominated for best actor in a leading role in a musical for his turn as Bobby Darin in Just in Time.
—Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 9 June 2025
Noun
In the attack, promising players are coming, but without Musiala, this team lacks the special extra.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Anything above $35 is a luxury model that usually have impressive extras to justify the price.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
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
Adverb
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Mills, a longtime associate of Fiona Apple, knows this territory well: the pointed self-analysis of an extremely sensitive person.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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City’s academy has been extremely productive in recent years, with Phil Foden the shining light, but Rico Lewis, James McAtee, Oscar Bobb and O’Reilly are all now established squad players.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Shown here are four mission spares, including Marie Curie [foreground].—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 May 2025
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Bring backups of critical items: Remember essentials such as medications or seasickness remedies, and pack spares for things that can get wet (or lost) like gloves, hats, and socks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Abbas’s family has enriched itself and lives in luxury.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Room service has long been a hallmark of hotel luxury, but in today’s ultra-competitive hospitality landscape, some hotels are going off-menu and thinking outside the box.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Lockridge made his major league debut on my birthday, which is probably a bonus fact only interesting to me.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The second full bath has a private entrance from the second bedroom, but also an entry off the second floor hall, allowing it to be shared with the bonus room or fifth bedroom.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Most surplus workers can be found crowding freeways every workday, leaving the Inland Empire for jobs in coastal employment hubs.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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However, a $3 billion gap still exists in the funding, which authorities have said could be plugged by cutting costs on prior projects and selling surplus real estate.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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King Charles is very sick, and there are reports that succession plans are already underway.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
7 June 2025
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Remember to look high and low, scrutinizing not just eye-level shelves but also the very top ledges and the floor beneath hanging clothes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
Noun
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En-suite bathrooms boast both indoor and outdoor bathtubs (stone inside; copper outside) and showers, while air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and a minibar brimming with drinks and homemade goodies round out the long list of amenities.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Mike Testa, president and CEO of Visit Sacramento said that what separates a four-star hotel from a five-star hotel is the level of amenities.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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