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adjective

ˌnän-i-ˈsen(t)-shəl How to pronounce nonessential (audio)
Definition of nonessentialnext
as in unnecessary
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end money's tight, so we'll have to skip nonessential purchases

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noun

as in extravagance

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Recent Examples of nonessential
Adjective
The city manager ordered taverns, theaters, and nonessential retail and service businesses to close for the duration of the shortage and set up public water stations in neighborhoods that had completely lost service. — Kansas City Public Library Staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 That could include takeout, subscriptions or other nonessential expenses. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Noun
Anything deemed nonessential would be put on hold, so Americans could experience delays with certain services and hundreds of thousands of federal workers will go without pay. — Caitlyn Kim, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonessential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonessential
  1. unnecessary
  2. extravagance
  3. extra
  4. superfluity
  5. luxury
  6. indulgence
Adjective
  • Playing surefire starters in these games is unnecessary and reckless.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Again, Donato said this additional step was unnecessary and seemed geared toward discouraging users from downloading alternative stores.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of unnecessary
Noun
  • For rooms, the ADA Studio Coastline View room is 816 square feet of glorious view with a king-sized bed, spacious bathroom, and private patio for the ultimate in extravagance and ease.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • Rather than overwhelming diners with extravagance, each course builds thoughtfully toward the next.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of extravagance
Noun
  • The stunt team not only needed to figure out the hero choreography, but how to throw 20 to 30 extras around the space.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Ghost Player experience, which allowed Scherrman to befriend the family of Roberto Clemente on a trip to Puerto Rico, has been decidedly more rewarding than serving as an extra in the film.
    — Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of extra
Noun
  • The gap between the two suggests a superfluity that has long dogged the business.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
  • So there was either a superfluity of honest Dublin women back in the day or a manager who moved around.
    — Anne Enright, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Definition of superfluity
Noun
  • Celebrations began early for Berry, who has been enjoying vacation at the ultra-exclusive and luxury Kokomo private island resort in Fiji with her fiancé Van Hunt.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As traditional luxury faces consumer resistance to ever-increasing costs, DeMellier offers design, craftsmanship, and value without the exorbitant price tag.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • The club’s spa treatments are an indulgence for body and mind.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Sunset Soft Serve Rita combines a strawberry and mango margarita with vanilla soft-serve ice cream, a bold Tajín® rim, rich chamoy drizzle, and a crunchy hot honey Tajín® topping for the perfect balance of sweet-heat indulgence.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of indulgence

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