nonessentials
Example Sentences
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“We cut back on spending on nonessentials like dining out or impulse buys,” she said, because buying the house was a stretch for their budget at that time.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Wealthy Americans are helping keep swaths of the economy in good stead as they continue to buy first-class plane tickets and high-end sneakers, while more Americans are clipping coupons and cutting back on nonessentials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2025
More shoppers — including wealthier ones — are also turning to low-priced chains such as Walmart and Dollar General for groceries, while pulling back on nonessentials such as home goods, clothing and toys.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 12, 2023
But when the nonessentials threaten to put your finances in jeopardy, it’s important to keep your financial goals on track.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2021
Because the standard of living in the country is low, most of the troops are familiar with few luxuries and get along with fewer nonessentials than do the forces of its more relatively affluent allies.
From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.
