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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3
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
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 July 2025
Budding Joy 6-Pack Foldable Storage Bins If your closet is lacking the proper space to store seasonal clothes, extra blankets, spare sheets, kids toys, or even bath towels, these foldable storage bins are your best friend.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Summer weddings next year are set to be extra chic.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2025
Aroldis Chapman struck out three in the bottom of the ninth to send the game to extras, and once there Mayer immediately put Boston back in front with his go-ahead RBI single to score the ghost runner Rafaela.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
Adding an extra layer of intrigue is Jack Dorsey, the former Twitter CEO who Rooks was previously rumored to have dated.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 July 2025
Budding Joy 6-Pack Foldable Storage Bins If your closet is lacking the proper space to store seasonal clothes, extra blankets, spare sheets, kids toys, or even bath towels, these foldable storage bins are your best friend.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Adverb
Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Summer weddings next year are set to be extra chic.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Noun
Justin Pierce, a Supreme brand ambassador, co-starred in the movie, while other Supreme skaters played extras or had smaller roles.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2025
Aroldis Chapman struck out three in the bottom of the ninth to send the game to extras, and once there Mayer immediately put Boston back in front with his go-ahead RBI single to score the ghost runner Rafaela.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
Adjective
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This means that the oils in the cleansing oil are naturally attracted to the oils and impurities on the skin, facilitating the breakdown of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and excess sebum without stripping the skin of its natural oils.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Under normal circumstances, the Fed remits excess profits to the Treasury.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private terrace and outdoor daybed, which makes for an extremely relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea after a spa treatment, read a book in the afternoon, or just take in the gorgeous setting after returning from a day out.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Squishy Pebbles The story of Williams’ new result started with progress on a different question about memory in computation: What problems can be solved with extremely limited space?—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 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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That moment of clarity in Tokyo became the beginning of KNC Beauty, a clean skincare brand that has earned placement at luxury retailers without ever making a traditional sales pitch.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The 680-foot tower is crowned by 166 luxury Ritz-Carlton residences, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with city and harbor views.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
12 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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He’s been a huge part of us being in contention and he’s pitched very, very well.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Even though Lake of the Prairies is situated in a deep – and very scenic – valley, north winds or south winds can be a pain.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Plunge Beach Resort effortlessly combines retro touches with modern amenities in resort-style rooms, as well as adult-only bungalows.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Each family is tasked with navigating the challenges that come with living off the land without any modern amenities.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extra. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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