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

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

U.S. retail sales fell a record 8.3 percent in March, then plunged 16.4 percent in April, according to Commerce Department data, as Americans stopped spending on clothing, furniture, housewares and other nonessentials.

From Washington Post • May 19, 2020

The average man or woman makes a duty of nonessentials, of ceremonials, but is greatly moved by the cry of duty if it comes from authority or from those he respects.

From The Foundations of Personality by Myerson, Abraham