as in extra
being over what is needed
cleared off all the superfluous stuff on his desk to make room for the new computer
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Recent Examples of superfluous
The precious metal isn’t just a superfluous adornment; it’s seen as a liquid asset: something that can be traded, act as collateral or melted down and sold.
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Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
But personality was not part of that package, and a backstory was entirely superfluous.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Much of the money for these hires can come from identifying and eliminating superfluous (outside of the school buildings) administrative positions.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
But ultimately, this is a movie whose primary sociopolitical lens is post-WWII Germany’s bid for redemption, a lens that could not have felt more superfluous in 2024.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
But personality was not part of that package, and a backstory was entirely superfluous.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Much of the money for these hires can come from identifying and eliminating superfluous (outside of the school buildings) administrative positions.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
But ultimately, this is a movie whose primary sociopolitical lens is post-WWII Germany’s bid for redemption, a lens that could not have felt more superfluous in 2024.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Still, there have been pockets of high-profile clashes with police in Los Angeles, leading California Gov. Gavin Newsom to bring in extra state resources and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to impose a curfew.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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For organizations trying to get a step ahead, garments can be pre-ordered, giving organizations flexibility without fear of having excess inventory, all without any of the hassle that would usually come alongside such an endeavor.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Since late last year, one third of his suppliers, saddled with excess inventory in China, have offered steep discounts of up to 70%.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Most surplus workers can be found crowding freeways every workday, leaving the Inland Empire for jobs in coastal employment hubs.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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However, a $3 billion gap still exists in the funding, which authorities have said could be plugged by cutting costs on prior projects and selling surplus real estate.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Make a Statement with Lighting With its midcentury table, Lucite chairs, and bare white walls, the Kells' dining room is quite spare and restrained—all the better to show off a chandelier with a rainbow of glass teardrops.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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Given the wind in the sails of Right to Repair, Andrew and Stephanie and repairers and consumers in the EU and beyond may find sourcing such a spare part soon becomes less treasure hunt and more speedy reality.—
Nick Nuttall,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Without a clear roadmap, friendship breakups often feel ambiguous, or sometimes lead to unnecessary hurt.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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