nonessentials

Example Sentences

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Wealthy Americans are helping keep swaths of the economy in good stead as they continue to buy first-class plane tickets and high-end sneakers, while more Americans are clipping coupons and cutting back on nonessentials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 31, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2020

To yield the nonessentials, which were the wrappings of its early manhood, to this stern seeker after knowledge, in the hope of a treaty of peace, will only lead to disappointment.

From The Next Step in Religion An Essay toward the Coming Renaissance by Sellars, Roy Wood