nonessentials
Example Sentences
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Create two columns: one for necessities, and one for nonessentials.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
“There’s a lot of anxiety about employment right now,” said Hardison, who lives in a Maryland suburb and has cut spending on nonessentials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 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
Blunt, through lack of proper training, was making the grave mistake of using all his strength on what might be termed nonessentials.
From Frank Merriwell, Junior's, Golden Trail or, The Fugitive Professor by Burt L. Standish
