DE TROP Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

de trop

adjective

Definition of de trop

as in accessory

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Recent Examples of de trop Perhaps Selena decided a sky-high heel was de trop for her stint on the continent. — Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 21 June 2023

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Adjective

The study looked at converting existing single-family homes into multi-unit residences, standalone accessory dwelling units and multi-unit buildings.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
These superficial veins are not critical to circulation — they’re considered accessory veins, which the body uses mainly for volume storage and temperature regulation, Stoughton said.

— Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of accessory

Adjective

Opponents of the measure argue Amendment 84 adds needless obstacles to voting without improving election security, the state’s Blue Book voter guide said.

— Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026
Their impressiveness came from their straightforwardness, their precision and generosity of flavor, without needless curlicues or misguided deconstruction.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of needless

Adjective

Like other clubs, Gollancz expanded its service to additional, supplementary and educational texts, all optional.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
The space is warm and lo-fi—Polaroids of friends and a handwritten lineup of the day’s specials (which can be added at a supplementary cost) are stuck to a noticeboard—but the food is sharp and assured.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplementary

Adjective

The increase also reflects a few additional states that expanded their early voting opportunities and ones that made more of their data available since the last midterms.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
The Marlins would try to extend their top young players who are approaching their arbitration years — or are already in their arbitration years — potentially taking on some additional money early in multiyear contracts.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of additional

Adjective

Rocket Money's Premium tier is able to cancel eligible unwanted subscriptions on your behalf and, with a Premium+ account, Rocket Money can negotiate certain recurring bills on your behalf, including cable, internet, phone and home security.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Those unwanted jobs range from library boards that decide what books to purchase and put on shelves to school boards that help set education policy to village presidents to township supervisors.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of unwanted

Adjective

But experts told Healthcare Brew that payers are increasing cost-sharing for enrollees, shifting them into narrower networks, and cutting supplemental benefits in response to a spike in utilization and medical costs over the last couple years.

— Caroline Catherman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
There are also additional supplemental plans like Medigap to help with out-of-pocket costs, but there's an additional monthly premium.

— Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplemental

Adjective

Choosing unsalted or lightly salted varieties is a simple way to enjoy their benefits without adding unnecessary sodium.

— Laura Solla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Creating a secure plan for accessing that information now can prevent unnecessary complications in the future.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of unnecessary

Adjective

Then there’s the McKinney-Vento Act, an obscure law that requires the government to give homeless service providers first dibs on unneeded federal buildings free of charge.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026
Cheers to boosting your garden’s health while also cutting down on unneeded waste.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026

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