nonessentials

Example Sentences

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Shieh, 32, plans to resist buying clothes, skin-care products, coffee and alcohol this month to cut her spending on nonessentials to $300, down from her typical monthly tally of between $1,000 and $1,500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

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

“All nonessentials have to leave immediately,” Dendejas told a visitor.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2020

Therefore, the nonessentials which deal with details of community are changed according to the exigency of the time and conditions.

From The Promulgation of Universal Peace by `Abdu'l-Bahá