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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2020

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 Standish, Burt L.