as in extra
being over what is needed
any excess food from the party will be donated to a shelter for the homeless
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
a new television season with an excess of sitcoms featuring wisecracking teenagers
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as in excessiveness
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits
the wretched excess that is so often found in the world of show business
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as in to lay off
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Recent Examples of excess
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
And because these rich hues offer a statement on their own, they can be worn as a single eyeshadow and do not need to be perfected with excess shading or shadow layering.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
The ’80s excess is on point, from maximalist cocktail attire to the mile-high-club encounter in the Concorde bathroom that opens the series.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
That suggests existing protections won’t have much force until the state extends its new worker-misclassification law (which cracks down on employers who rely to excess on gig workers) to temporary employees.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 22 Sep. 2021
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Adjective
The company announced plans to redeem $16.5 million of its 10-Year Notes on November 22, 2024, using excess cash on hand.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
And because these rich hues offer a statement on their own, they can be worn as a single eyeshadow and do not need to be perfected with excess shading or shadow layering.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Just an overdue recalibration of what constitutes luxury versus excess; omakase counters are thriving, after all.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
The ’80s excess is on point, from maximalist cocktail attire to the mile-high-club encounter in the Concorde bathroom that opens the series.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
Over the past few months, my wife has begun drinking to excess every evening.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
That suggests existing protections won’t have much force until the state extends its new worker-misclassification law (which cracks down on employers who rely to excess on gig workers) to temporary employees.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 22 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excess
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Some of those especially enthusiastic devotees who took the bit the extra mile and painted their skin to match Elphaba's green complexion, however, faced mixed reactions from movie theaters.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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All zodiac signs can therefore look forward to an extra dose of optimism and a boost of energy at the end of the year.Glamour, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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The surplus is from the last fiscal year, which ended in June.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 18 Nov. 2024
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The budget contained £40 billion ($52 billion) worth of tax rises to plug a hole in the public finances — with Reeves committing to move toward a day-to-day spending surplus — and to allow for greater investment in public services.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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So laying off restaurant workers means less money being spent in the overall economy, less economic growth, and more people lining up for unemployment benefits.Peter Green, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
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Amazon has laid off more than 27,000 workers since 2022.Emma Roth, The Verge, 5 Nov. 2024
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Texture was never Eastwood’s strong point; his films have mainly been stark and spare, with a sense of style that can nearly be defined as an abstinence from style.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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The watch comes with its full bracelet and a spare bezel piece, along with a certificate of origin from Vacheron Constantin.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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The Rams sacked him seven times in their overtime win last Sunday.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Titans’ best chance to score was snuffed out near the end of the first half when Mountain View’s Kaitlyn Liddle roared in to sack sophomore quarterback Kelsey Peterson.Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ingrown nails will be trimmed; calluses, corns, and loose skin will be removed; cracked heels or other problem areas will be soothed.Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Notably, financial exposure grew to an overweight level not seen in at least 15 years, while these firms trimmed back on health care, consumer staples and real estate.Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Next week: Mesa Ridge at Montrose, TBA No. 3 Pueblo West beat No. 19 Golden, 49-7: Two weeks removed from their first loss of the season, the Cyclones ended a streak of three straight Round of 16 exits with a rout of Golden.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Teams had to shore up the structure in the efforts to reach him and he wasn't removed until a little after midnight, O’Neill said.Doha Madani, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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One lingering Covid concern is that firms may downsize their office space as more staff work from home, but Date isn’t worried.James Simms, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bookseller Barnes & Noble most recently held the anchor spot at the East End shopping center but downsized to a smaller space in the center last year.Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excess. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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