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

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

In other words, the foundation of the divine religions had become obscured and nonessentials of form and ceremony were adhered to—that is, the kernel of religion had apparently disappeared, and only the shell remained.

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