1
as in accidental
happening by chance
an incidental meeting of two ships in the middle of the Atlantic
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2
as in minor
lacking importance
we still have to work out a few incidental details, but the proposal is largely complete
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as in nonessential
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Recent Examples of incidental
Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
The incidentals allowance for travel to any location is $5 per day, Mr. Russell said.
—Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Adjective
Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
The incidentals allowance for travel to any location is $5 per day, Mr. Russell said.
—Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
The majority said the law's burden on adults is incidental because adults have no First Amendment right to avoid age verification.
—ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidental
Adjective
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The lawsuit also indicates the medical examiner initially ruled the deaths as accidental, but the manner of death was changed in January 2013 to homicide based on a jail informant's uncorroborated statement to police.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Because many multivitamins contain these nutrients, check labels to avoid accidental overconsumption.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The club insisted Isak was left behind because of a minor thigh problem but The Athletic reported on Thursday sources, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, indicated the forward favoured being omitted amid his uncertain future.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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More Songs is, in effect, Eno’s debut as a capital-P producer, notwithstanding some minor early efforts and, of course, David Bowie’s landmark sessions for Low and Heroes.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
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Beyond providing an invitation for music-curious Austinites to come explore the clubs, the festival offers a lifeline to musicians and venues during the slow summer season, when small clubs that support emerging artists face some of their greatest challenges.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Bringing bold wallpaper into a small space can be a fun way to add a bit of a ‘wow’ factor, and that is precisely what Laws did in this 40-square-foot half-bath.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
Noun
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There would also be full-day sessions just focused on filler pieces to close up any gaps, which were usually just free-handed by the artist.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Coffee Ice Cubes: As mentioned, the Erin Rose uses a soft-serve machine to freeze all the ingredients, which means there’s no filler ice.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Since all the council members sit on the budget committee that voted and heard budget, little, if anything, in the budget is expected to change.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The 2023 impeachment trial of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was acquitted in a Senate impeachment trial on a range of charges including bribery and abuse of office, appeared to have done little to undermine his standing among voters.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The surprise deal will see Sky becoming New Zealand’s dominant TV media player by acquiring 100% of the shares in Discovery NZ from Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, a subsidiary of WBD, on a cash-free, debt-free basis.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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The viral audio dates back to a January 2024 advertisement by low-cost British airline Jet2, which offers holiday packages through its subsidiary Jet2holiday.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Car buyers are benefiting from a slight downturn in interest rates, too.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The agency also issued forecast alerts of slight sea level changes for the rest of Japan’s coastline.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Be generous and take part in all those little extras.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
31 July 2025
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The flip-top design works as a shoe storage bench or even a modern mudroom piece for all those extras.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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“Incidental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidental. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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