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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernumeraries
extras
Noun
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Casting calls in the New York area for extras to play footmen indicate filming will start there in March.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026 -
Store the extras in your larger carry-on or checked bag.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Supernumeraries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernumeraries. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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