as in extra
being over what is needed
a third, supernumerary witness to the signing of the will
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as in walk-on
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Recent Examples of supernumerary
Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
But the Honda Super Cub’s larger-than-life origin story and supernumerary achievements earn it entry into our list because this pint-sized scoot is nothing short of a two-wheeled legend.
—Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
The Lucid Air launched to supernumerary acclaim, boasting nearly four-figure horsepower and over 500 miles of range.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023
Biopsy and excision of this mass confirmed the presence of a functional supernumerary nipple.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2017
The early appointment of Blackwood was necessary because Rich went on supernumerary status, or retirement status, before the term ended.
—Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 30 Dec. 2022
Touching my face with my supernumerary hand: a cheeky illusion.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 13 Apr. 2012
The number of companions is limited to 24, although supernumerary members do not count towards this total.
—Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 31 Dec. 2021
Because this mutation is often removed very early in life, there have been few chances to research what benefits being polydactyl may afford those with supernumerary fingers (SF).
—Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2019
Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
One of West Hartford’s earlier patrol officers, Martin McCue, started as a part-time supernumerary in 1929 and became a full-time officer a year later.
—Don Stacom, courant.com, 12 Nov. 2020
As reported by ITV News, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and King Felipe VI of Spain are being invested as supernumerary, or Stranger Knights of the Garter by Queen Elizabeth in this year's ceremony.
—Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 June 2019
Aside from work and travel, Mrs. Gradet was an extra — or supernumerary — in several productions of the Baltimore Opera, along with her husband and children.
—Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 20 May 2018
Broken into six-hour installments spaced out over two weeks, the hallucinatory concert extravaganza is being custom tailored, with local musicians, guest artists and glittery supernumeraries brought in for the occasion.
—Charles McNulty, latimes.com, 14 Mar. 2018
History will be merciless to them, but how much fun to watch them reduced to thunderstruck supernumeraries in real time.
—Frank Rich, Daily Intelligencer, 13 Sep. 2017
Adjective
Victoria Petrovich’s set was minimal but useful, but some of Rosie Glen-Lambert’s direction struck me as wrong-headed, nowhere more so than in a supernumerary robot’s contemplation of male reproductive parts.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
But the Honda Super Cub’s larger-than-life origin story and supernumerary achievements earn it entry into our list because this pint-sized scoot is nothing short of a two-wheeled legend.
—Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
The Lucid Air launched to supernumerary acclaim, boasting nearly four-figure horsepower and over 500 miles of range.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023
Biopsy and excision of this mass confirmed the presence of a functional supernumerary nipple.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2017
The early appointment of Blackwood was necessary because Rich went on supernumerary status, or retirement status, before the term ended.
—Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 30 Dec. 2022
Touching my face with my supernumerary hand: a cheeky illusion.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 13 Apr. 2012
The number of companions is limited to 24, although supernumerary members do not count towards this total.
—Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 31 Dec. 2021
Because this mutation is often removed very early in life, there have been few chances to research what benefits being polydactyl may afford those with supernumerary fingers (SF).
—Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2019
Noun
Scenes are often crowded with supernumeraries.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
One of West Hartford’s earlier patrol officers, Martin McCue, started as a part-time supernumerary in 1929 and became a full-time officer a year later.
—Don Stacom, courant.com, 12 Nov. 2020
As reported by ITV News, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and King Felipe VI of Spain are being invested as supernumerary, or Stranger Knights of the Garter by Queen Elizabeth in this year's ceremony.
—Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 June 2019
Aside from work and travel, Mrs. Gradet was an extra — or supernumerary — in several productions of the Baltimore Opera, along with her husband and children.
—Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 20 May 2018
Broken into six-hour installments spaced out over two weeks, the hallucinatory concert extravaganza is being custom tailored, with local musicians, guest artists and glittery supernumeraries brought in for the occasion.
—Charles McNulty, latimes.com, 14 Mar. 2018
History will be merciless to them, but how much fun to watch them reduced to thunderstruck supernumeraries in real time.
—Frank Rich, Daily Intelligencer, 13 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernumerary
Adjective
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If so desired, extra time can be spent on the Lions’ 52-point explosion in a Week 8 victory over the Tennessee Titans.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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But extra layers were not needed for FLOTUS, since the swearing-in ceremony was moved indoors to the U.S. Capitol’s Rotunda.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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After injuries to McNamara, Brendan Sullivan and Marco Lainez III, the Hawkeyes started walk-on Jackson Stratton and threw the ball a total of 29 times in their final two regular-season games, winning them both.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Horned Frogs held open tryouts and added the four walk-ons to a roster that was missing its three best players Sedona Prince, Madison Conner and Jaden Owens.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In the meantime, many homeowners who were dropped may be forced to find a policy through the state insurer of last resort – the FAIR plan – or a surplus line carrier, an unregulated insurer that charges far more than a traditional policy.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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The company plans to allocate up to 90% of its surplus cash to bitcoin, borrowing a page from MicroStrategy’s playbook.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Water and fat don’t mix, so excess oil or grease (say, from starting a soup with lots of bacon fat), can find its way to the surface, creating a greasy film.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Because avoiding excess heat and air exposure is key to keeping butter fresh, the temperature in your kitchen and how well the butter is wrapped will make a difference.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Got a spare £560 for a decent view of Inter Miami vs Al Ahly?—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The bereaved participants, led by Charlotte (a scene stealing Tasha Smith), gather in a spare multimedia room to process their loss.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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From creative differences to costars suing each other to marital affairs, check out these eight movies that made major headlines for their behind-the-scenes drama.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Bill Pullman, Henry Rollins, and Balthazar Getty were among her costars, with Pullman portraying Arquette's husband.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Supernumerary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernumerary. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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