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

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

The extremes of income mentioned would scarcely affect our plans, and the difference in cost is accounted for by the choice of nonessentials and not by differences in the principal features of the house.

From The Complete Home by Laughlin, Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth)