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
There’s never a dull joke or a line that doesn’t quite work or a piece of information that’s superfluous.
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
Sequels to video-game movies no one asked for in the first place are the definition of superfluous, but a sequel to this Ratchet & Clank would be worth considering.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Only Lochlan’s near-death experience, induced by a poisonous protein shake, was a truly superfluous bit of silliness, turning a Vitamix of all things into a weapon in waiting.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Most of its tweaks, apart from the ones made to Snow White, are superfluous; the film nips and tucks set pieces while padding its nearly two-hour run time with extraneous songs and dialogue.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
Sequels to video-game movies no one asked for in the first place are the definition of superfluous, but a sequel to this Ratchet & Clank would be worth considering.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Only Lochlan’s near-death experience, induced by a poisonous protein shake, was a truly superfluous bit of silliness, turning a Vitamix of all things into a weapon in waiting.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Most of its tweaks, apart from the ones made to Snow White, are superfluous; the film nips and tucks set pieces while padding its nearly two-hour run time with extraneous songs and dialogue.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfluous
Adjective
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The final dish is creamy, rich, and cheesy—extra cheesy even!—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Together the pair had celebrated by planting a Barcelona flag in the middle of the pitch, a moment and an image that has taken on extra significance since Xana’s death six years ago.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Most are in agreement that the excess stimulation and instant gratification offered by digital devices can be overwhelming for young, developing brains.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Treating this condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The surplus Newsom extolled, however, was an illusion.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
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Carpentersville will fund the purchase and other work needed for the site using money in its surplus general fund budget, according to documents.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Sunseeker Yachts Lewis Hamilton, Sunseeker 90 Scuderia Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton is enjoying spare moments off the track aboard his Sunseeker 90.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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This one’s particularly common on emptier flights where there are more spare seats to be claimed.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Patrick Boel, managing director at real estate developer Roundhouse, said most of the land the company owns is in areas where the new zoning code already provides for high-density housing, large heights and no parking requirements, making any incentives unnecessary.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2025
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Routing software then optimizes waste collection schedules, reducing unnecessary trips and lowering fuel consumption.—
Hemanth Volikatla,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Superfluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluous. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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