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
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
After quality time spent in the wilderness, the return to civilization is always extra special.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Mary Honkus, Glamour, 30 July 2025
Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Luke Chinman, People.com, 25 July 2025
Other optional extras available for the Luna include choosing the materials used, and a deck area.
—Adam Williams
july 23, New Atlas, 23 July 2025
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Adjective
This means residents in the 48 states that observe daylight saving time (DST) will get an extra hour of sleep.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
After quality time spent in the wilderness, the return to civilization is always extra special.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Adverb
Don’t let the deep violet shade of this Olaplex pick scare you—the color neutralizes brassy tones to keep all shades of blond extra bright.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 30 July 2025
Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Noun
The movie also held open auditions for extras to appear in the movie in Morristown, N.J., as News 12 reported.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 25 July 2025
Other optional extras available for the Luna include choosing the materials used, and a deck area.
—Adam Williams
july 23, New Atlas, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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An investigation into payroll accounts found no indication that any employee had received excess pay or benefits.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
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There’s a stopper on one end for scraping off excess butter and resting the knife as well as tablespoon markers for easy measuring.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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It’s coated in a thin layer of real gold – not just to look fancy, but because gold reflects infrared light extremely well.—
Adi Foord,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
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The Jacksonville Jaguars made an extremely aggressive move in the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Neither of these processes is perfect, and so sometimes an atom gets lost and needs to be replaced with one from a reservoir of spares.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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Shown here are four mission spares, including Marie Curie [foreground].—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 May 2025
Noun
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New creative directors will show their first women’s ready-to-wear collections at Dior, Chanel, Balenciaga, Loewe, Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Maison Margiela and Carven, reflecting a period of unprecedented creative upheaval amid a global slowdown in luxury spending.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Nothing says comfort and luxury like a fully carpeted living room, but while the warmth and coziness were real, so were the drawbacks.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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If scholarship requests are not received, the surplus money is given to the department to buy unbudgeted items, Stanley said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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It was later revealed that the surplus claim was based on revenue estimates that were wrong by $165 billion over four years, leading to multibillion-dollar budget deficits.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Pregame pyrotechnics at Nissan Stadium ignited a brief – but very noticeable – fire next to the sideline near one of the end zones.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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And a lot of people took it very much to heart and very seriously.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, complimentary e-bikes to take out along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail, a fitness center and a grab-and-go market that’s stocked with snacks and gifts from local purveyors and makers.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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One amenity residents and the public will share is a public park.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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