de trop

adjective

Definition of de tropnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de trop
  1. accessory
  2. needless
  3. supplementary
  4. additional
  5. unwanted
  6. supplemental
  7. unnecessary
  8. unneeded
Adjective
  • And there’s no better time than during Labor Day weekend, when some of my favorite stores are replete with accessory deals.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The property is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home in the downtown area of the city, with two separate accessory units.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of accessory
Adjective
  • Time and money are being lost to needless bureaucracy, and people are going hungry and losing health care as a result.
    — Abdullah Shihipar, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The trade war with Canada is needless and will take a long time to be restored.
    — Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of needless
Adjective
  • The sleeping surface measures 82 inches (208 cm) long and is widened via slim supplementary cushions to 57 inches (145 cm) at the head by the doors, tapering to 50 inches (127 cm) at the foot between the wheel wells.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, Purja became the fastest person to summit all 14 of the peaks without supplementary oxygen.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of supplementary
Adjective
  • The jury did convict Rosado of driving under the influence and he was sentenced to five years in prison, but Rosado has been behind bars on a $2 million bail since 2021 so won't have to serve any additional time.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • According to The New York Times, she was sentenced to life in prison, with two additional 30-year sentences to run consecutively with her life term.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of additional
Adjective
  • Consumer Reports, referencing DOE data, says the right window coverings can cut unwanted heat gain by as much as 77%.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Now is the time to trim back excess vegetative growth and prevent unwanted shoots from developing.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of unwanted
Adjective
  • Too much supplemental potassium or magnesium can cause side effects.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026
  • To pay down debt, consider starting a side hustle like freelance work or a part-time job for supplemental income.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplemental
Adjective
  • His public persona runs directly counter to ESPN’s stated preference for avoiding unnecessary conflict.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The healthcare industry’s voluntary agreements appeal to voters who feel government regulation drives up costs and places unnecessary burdens on businesses, some supporters say.
    — Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of unnecessary
Adjective
  • Cheers to boosting your garden’s health while also cutting down on unneeded waste.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Select a container with good drainage that gives plants a little room to grow into, but not one that is too large, as excess soil holds unneeded moisture.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of unneeded

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“De trop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20trop. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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