surplusage

noun

ˈsər-(ˌ)plə-sij How to pronounce surplusage (audio)
Definition of surplusagenext
as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed a mall with a surplusage of stores all selling the same lines of clothing

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Recent Examples of surplusage In everyday speech, in legal texts and even in translations of Genesis, one person’s surplusage may be another person’s way of dealing with inevitable trade-offs between clarity and concision. — Sam Bray, Washington Post, 25 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surplusage
  1. surplus
  2. excess
Noun
  • The mayor also plans to declare a $520 million surplus in tax increment finance revenue.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Treasury also reported Friday that September's monthly deficit came in at $27 billion, a reversal from the prior year, when the department saw a surplus of $198 billion in the month.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of surplus
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  • The proportions remain practical, and the overall design avoids some of the visual excesses found elsewhere in the segment.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The hotel interprets this mantra through balanced proportions, restrained interiors, and a hospitality approach that favors comfort over excess.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of excess

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“Surplusage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surplusage. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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