nonessentials
Example Sentences
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“We cut back on spending on nonessentials like dining out or impulse buys,” she said, because buying the house was a stretch for their budget at that time.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
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
Now, a couple of nonessentials that were left off the order were bicycle tires.
From The Life of Me; an autobiography by Clarence Edgar Johnson
