SUPERNUMERARIES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

supernumeraries

noun

plural of supernumerary

as in spear-carriers

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extras

Noun

Additionally, Stern will adapt his live SiriusXM show into a streamable episode for HBO Max, alongside extras.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
They will be adapted into streamable episodes made available on HBO Max three days later, along with periodic extras.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

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