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
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Ariana Grande has unveiled the final batch of shows on her 2026 Eternal Sunshine Tour, adding five extra nights to her upcoming run in London and confirming that no other dates are coming for this trek.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
The sheets go through a double brushing process, so they are guaranteed to be extra soft on both sides.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Another notice is looking for extras to portray 60 years old and older Russian businessmen at the restaurant.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Scatter these colorful butterflies among your usual fall decor to add extra whimsy.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Ariana Grande has unveiled the final batch of shows on her 2026 Eternal Sunshine Tour, adding five extra nights to her upcoming run in London and confirming that no other dates are coming for this trek.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Williams said staff will be extra watchful as students process Wilson’s death.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
The sheets go through a double brushing process, so they are guaranteed to be extra soft on both sides.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Wright’s Copper Cream Each tub of copper cream comes with a sponge, though Stewart suggests picking up a few extras to make the job easier.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Another notice is looking for extras to portray 60 years old and older Russian businessmen at the restaurant.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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Discard excess sugar, and place ramekins on a large rimmed baking sheet.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Phase into stocks Beyond making sure your portfolio is balanced, there are other specific opportunities to put excess cash to work in the markets, UBS said.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This shift would prove extremely successful in bolstering Turning Point’s reputation.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Smart cities are an enticing target for adversaries, ranging from cybercriminals to nation-state actors, since the consequences of a successful hack may be widespread and extremely disruptive to daily life.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Furthermore, all items containing lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries, along with spares or uninstalled batteries, belong in carry-on baggage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Sep. 2025
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Something around the house is always in need of new batteries, and the junk drawer can be a good place to keep the spares.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most recently, luxury automobile manufacturer Jaguar was the victim of an attack, which forced the company to restrict production briefly.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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Having a guy out there like him is a luxury for me.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a bonus, the cotton bag is machine washable for easy cleaning.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
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This sign has among the best gardening skills, so Brown believes a tequila infused with herbs, vegetables, or botanicals (bonus points if these help cut down on food waste) would align.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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McCormick, who hails from South Africa, is also the cofounder and executive director of WattTime, a nonprofit tech company that has developed technology to help 1 billion devices, such as smart thermostats and heat pumps, run on surplus clean energy sources like wind and solar.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, Lujan Grisham created the Early Childhood Education and Care Fund with $320 million from surplus oil and gas revenues and federal mineral leasing.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If the oil price comes down, very simply, Russia will settle, and the oil price is way down.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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From September to November, the colors of the leaves make a very pretty contrast to the high red rock canyon walls.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guests can cruise the property on a complimentary golf cart and take advantage of amenities like an on-site spa, a resort-style pool and hot tub, an indoor gym and multi-purpose courts for tennis or pickleball.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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What are the amenities at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix?—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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