additional
adjective
ad·di·tion·al
ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl 
a-
: more than is usual or expected : added
additional information
Examples of additional in a Sentence
Larger windows will require additional work, but the additional light they will provide may be worth the extra trouble.
there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence
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Each extra year of training, for example, translates to $143,000 in additional annual income.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.
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Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
The White House did not immediately release additional details about Harvard, including his conviction.
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Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.
—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
The White House did not immediately release additional details about Harvard, including his conviction.
—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for additional
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“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/additional. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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additional
adjective
ad·di·tion·al
ə-ˈdish-nəl
-ən-ᵊl
: being an addition : extra
additionally
adverb
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