DE TROP Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

de trop

adjective

Definition of de trop

as in accessory

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Recent Examples of de trop Perhaps Selena decided a sky-high heel was de trop for her stint on the continent. — Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 21 June 2023

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Adjective

These superficial veins are not critical to circulation — they’re considered accessory veins, which the body uses mainly for volume storage and temperature regulation, Stoughton said.

— Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
The accessory lineup has become fairly standard across brands.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of accessory

Adjective

Opponents of the measure argue Amendment 84 adds needless obstacles to voting without improving election security, the state’s Blue Book voter guide said.

— Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026
Their impressiveness came from their straightforwardness, their precision and generosity of flavor, without needless curlicues or misguided deconstruction.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of needless

Adjective

The space is warm and lo-fi—Polaroids of friends and a handwritten lineup of the day’s specials (which can be added at a supplementary cost) are stuck to a noticeboard—but the food is sharp and assured.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
Since 1973, however, Olympic medalists and Asian Games gold medalists have been able to replace the full term with a supplementary service which consists of three weeks of basic training.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplementary

Adjective

After confirming that the line from Exeter that ran through the village of Starcross didn’t open until the end of May, 1846, Cade and his team turned to the schedule for additional clues.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Darrell Alexander, who runs composer agency Cool Music, sees working as an additional composer as the best entry point for anyone starting out.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of additional

Adjective

Researchers are working to reduce unwanted light scattering, which can affect measurement stability.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Lisandro Martinez's outburst following Tuesday's Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid added more unwanted focus on the club as manager Michael Carrick attempted to turn its ailing campaign around.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of unwanted

Adjective

Aside from California, the other states with the highest housing cost impact on the supplemental poverty measure are Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Washington.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
High-profile essays like hers are reframing lobular carcinoma from clinical footnote to mainstream concern, and that reframing tends to drive demand for supplemental screening.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplemental

Adjective

However, many medical experts and public health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reject these policies as unnecessary and ineffective.

— Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
The process is intended to prevent unnecessary healthcare costs and limit unnecessary facilities.

— Eva Flowe October 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of unnecessary

Adjective

Then there’s the McKinney-Vento Act, an obscure law that requires the government to give homeless service providers first dibs on unneeded federal buildings free of charge.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026
Cheers to boosting your garden’s health while also cutting down on unneeded waste.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026

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