supernumerary
adjective
being in excess of the usual, proper, or prescribed number; additional; extra.
supernumeraries
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pluralof supernumerary.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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BAM Fisher is the wrong venue for “Sun & Sea,” with the singers and supernumeraries crammed on too small a sandbar, pinned up against ugly gray walls.
From New York Times ● Sep. 16, 2021
Pasha Selim became a fashion mogul, and models were used as supernumeraries who walked an illuminated runway.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 24, 2014
But thank heavens for the red curtain hung clothesline-style facilitating the legerdemain and the use of caps and helmets allowing major characters to serve as supernumeraries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2014
On Saturday, the opera will audition "supernumeraries," or extras, of all ages and walks of life for nonsinging and nonspeaking roles in "Fidelio's" finale.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2012
The minor female characters, her mother and the titled lady patron of the apostle Michaelis, are no mere supernumeraries.
From Ivory Apes and Peacocks by James Huneker
