almost superfluous

Frequency: 6.37.0 per million words

Indicates that something is very close to being unnecessary.

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Examples (10)

  • His detailed explanation made further questions almost superfluous.
  • The extra decorations were almost superfluous given the beauty of the natural setting.
  • With the advent of smartphones, physical maps have become almost superfluous for most travelers.
  • The redundancy in the report was almost superfluous, repeating points already made.
  • Her presence at the meeting felt almost superfluous as she had no input to offer.
  • The additional security measures seemed almost superfluous given the peaceful nature of the event.
  • In this age of instant communication, traditional mail can seem almost superfluous.
  • The detailed instructions were almost superfluous for someone with his experience.
  • The politician's lengthy speech was almost superfluous; his point was already clear.
  • The final chapter felt almost superfluous, adding little to the overall narrative.