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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This costs $200 extra, and uses tiny cameras to monitor your eye position.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Everything had a little something extra at her events.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Shake out excess dirt or debris in the backyard or spray it down with a hose to eliminate any spots.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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This rare condition is most often seen in adults with nephrotic syndrome, a type of kidney disease in which excess protein leaks into the urine.—
Alicen Nelson MD,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, surplus office space may need to be repurposed as housing and for other uses.—
Brian D. Taylor,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2025
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Fortunately for the Ukrainian air force, the surplus Mirage 2000s France is donating to the service come with their own powerful jammers—and no Americans are involved in their programming.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Each feeding globe is housed within its own metal ring, with wide openings for easy filling and cleaning, and the set even includes spare solar caps and feeding ports for many seasons of use.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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The ship is capable of delivering ammunition, provisions, stores, spare parts, potable water and petroleum products to aircraft carrier groups and other naval forces, serving as a shuttle ship or station ship.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Supererogatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supererogatory. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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