as in extra
being over what is needed
now that the dress code has been e-mailed to everyone and posted on our intranet site, a paper memo about it seems supererogatory
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Recent Examples of supererogatory
Precisely as Japan becomes a producer of Honda two-stroke engine motorcycles and other consumer distractions, Mishima is preoccupied with the glories of imperial Japan, revealed in the supererogatory sacrifices of its children.
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Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 7 Sep. 2020
These supererogatory merits were at the disposal of the pope, who could, in effect, offer them for sale.
—Marilynne Robinson, New Republic, 12 Dec. 2017
Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 7 Sep. 2020
These supererogatory merits were at the disposal of the pope, who could, in effect, offer them for sale.
—Marilynne Robinson, New Republic, 12 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supererogatory
Adjective
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The deal reportedly loads an extra $2 billion of debt onto Cotiviti's balance sheet — bringing total debt to $7 billion and giving its PE backers very little room for error.—
Claire Rychlewski,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Rosettes Similar to bows, rosettes can help add extra intrigue and romance to any look.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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Previously, if a school district sold an excess property, the district would have to pay off any bonds on the property and the rest would have to be used for capital expenditures.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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When combined with sweat, dirt, and dead skin cells, excess sebum can clog pores, leading to blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Funding for a sovereign wealth fund, according to Reuters, may come from surplus reserves, trade surpluses, bank reserves, foreign currency operations, money from privatizations and government transfer payments.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Menlo Park Vice Mayor Betsy Nash clarified to residents that the council’s resolution is not an approval of a building project but rather an exploration of potential development, emphasizing that the council has not yet designated the parking lots as surplus land.—
Ryan Macasero,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Storage is slightly limited with a 1TB SSD, but saving $300 gives you spare cash to up that.—
John Mihaly,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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As a foil stands Judd’s sleek, spare furniture, including chairs, tables, benches and desks.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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