nonessentials

Example Sentences

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Beauty and personal care, a $68 billion industry, has been a relative bright spot as pressure mounts on food and nonessentials spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

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

Typically, during economic downturns, people cling to cash, cut spending on nonessentials and hunker down until there are signs of a recovery.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2021

The extremes of income mentioned would scarcely affect our plans, and the difference in cost is accounted for by the choice of nonessentials and not by differences in the principal features of the house.

From The Complete Home by Laughlin, Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth)