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as in spares
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 amenities
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 bonuses
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 extras
Keeping only what supports your current lifestyle makes closets easier to maintain than wrangling the extras.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
An everything shower is a comprehensive bathing ritual that bundles regular cleansing with extras like exfoliating, shaving, hair masking and scalp treatments into a single session.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Store the extras in your larger carry-on or checked bag.
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Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Ottilia Heritage shares a name—and most facilities—with its sister hotel, Hotel Ottilia, which occupies the adjoining building, but Heritage raises the bar with luxury extras that make the experience feel all the more indulgent.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
These extras and costs are detailed on this Turkey hair transplant cost page of Cosmedica Clinic, a top clinic that operates in Istanbul.
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
And don’t forget the extras—there are plenty of heeled flip-flops and woven bags that truly capture the feel-good mood of summertime ease.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Before the events in Milan kicked off, the Irish designer Simone Rocha set the mood at her first ever menswear show at Pitti Uomo, the biannual Italian trade show for men’s clothing in Florence, with a collection that went big on all the extras.
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Scarlett Conlon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Alternatively, don’t pass up this Dirt Devil vacuum that comes with handy extras — a crevice tool and an upholstery brush.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
An everything shower is a comprehensive bathing ritual that bundles regular cleansing with extras like exfoliating, shaving, hair masking and scalp treatments into a single session.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Store the extras in your larger carry-on or checked bag.
—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Ottilia Heritage shares a name—and most facilities—with its sister hotel, Hotel Ottilia, which occupies the adjoining building, but Heritage raises the bar with luxury extras that make the experience feel all the more indulgent.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
These extras and costs are detailed on this Turkey hair transplant cost page of Cosmedica Clinic, a top clinic that operates in Istanbul.
—
Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
And don’t forget the extras—there are plenty of heeled flip-flops and woven bags that truly capture the feel-good mood of summertime ease.
—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Before the events in Milan kicked off, the Irish designer Simone Rocha set the mood at her first ever menswear show at Pitti Uomo, the biannual Italian trade show for men’s clothing in Florence, with a collection that went big on all the extras.
—
Scarlett Conlon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Alternatively, don’t pass up this Dirt Devil vacuum that comes with handy extras — a crevice tool and an upholstery brush.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extras
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Previously, another wrist joint was replaced and both of the arm's end effectors were swapped out for spares.
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This doesn't see three Li-ion battery packs all connected at once for long-range riding, but rather provides a downtube pack plus two spares in a cage hanging from the rear rack.
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Additional medical staff are on site, and cooling amenities include an inflatable misting station near the First Base Plaza and misting fans at the Left Field Plaza and Section 210.
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The complex has amenities such as a fitness center, coffee shop, movie theater, community garden, community center and library, and a picnic area with grills, providing common spaces for residents to socialize, volunteer and relax.
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Both received less in non-equity bonuses tied to the company’s performance last year.
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Intro bonuses typically don't instantly appear in your account, though.
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On matchdays, the first sittings begin around five hours before kick-off, with the last one taking place around three hours before, usually taken by the substitutes who prefer to eat later.
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Senegal led the way with four goals from substitutes while Switzerland, Germany and Canada each had three goals off the bench.
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Salted and preserved fish and meats, including bacon, sausage, liver pudding and offal, were staples of working-class people's diets, while the upper classes indulged in such luxuries as white flour and sugar.
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Due to postwar prosperity and changes in pool-construction technology, private pools were no longer considered luxuries but within reach of the burgeoning middle-class.
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Shares of Levi’s have returned 66%, including dividends, since Gass became CEO in January 2024.
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Instead, the emphasis on awareness and human connection will create long-term dividends with the business’s target audience.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez also asked for no gifts at their Venice wedding, instead telling invitees that donations were being made on their behalf to the UNESCO Venice Office, CORILA and Venice International University.
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Few birthday gifts top the Statue of Liberty, which France commissioned for the centennial of American independence.
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Leaders often misunderstand good work, relying on perks rather than addressing core structural issues.
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The company includes valuable perks like roadside assistance, towing and rental car reimbursement.
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“Extras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extras. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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