How to Use add-in in a Sentence

add-in

adjective
  • Just make sure your add-ins are about the size of your macaroni.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2023
  • Each can comes packed with a fish base, plus add-ins like beans, peppers, tomato, and corn.
    SELF, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Whether from a boxed mix or from scratch, brownies take well to a variety of add-ins.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The garnishes, or add-ins, can be as plain or fancy as one likes.
    Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • This comes in the box with the Ultimate model and, for now, is a free preorder add-in for the base model.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 13 Apr. 2023
  • It’s made from 100% cotton and makes a great add-in for an Easter basket or to gift the hostess of your Easter meal.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Inspired by the recipe on the box of Chex cereals, this variation changes up the add-ins slightly and leans heavily on the Worcestershire sauce for punch.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 10 June 2023
  • That led to a discussion on potentially beneficial add-ins to that first cup of Joe.
    Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Enjoy cream cheese in desserts that incorporate healthful add-ins, such as pumpkin cheesecake or mini fruit tarts.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Flavor the egg salad with mustard, cayenne pepper, and other add-ins. 03 Tomato Carbonara Brighten up a heavy pasta dish with fresh-from-the-farmers'-market cherry tomatoes.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • While totes are generally easy to smush down or lie flat as the last add-in to a packed suitcase, this Frances Valentine fisherman's tote saves even more space by collapsing down into a neat, thin disk.
    Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2023
  • Upgrade traditional chicken salad with crunchy add-ins like pecans, Granny Smith apples, celery, and red onion.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • So, here to inspire you are our favorite mimosa recipes and ideas, from strawberry mimosas to cranberry mimosas, to mimosa recipes with vodka or other add-ins.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023
  • All ingredients mixed quickly in this extra-large ice cream maker, and the add-ins were incorporated thoroughly.
    Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
  • Why Trust Us? Cold brew coffee is a great way to enjoy delicious and balanced coffee for cooling off on a hot summer day, as a quick morning coffee, a smoothie add-in or even as a swap for espresso in espresso martinis.
    Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 8 Apr. 2023
  • The brand’s monthly cocktail kits amp up the average tipple with add-ins like infusion oils, aromatic bitters and even accompanying Spotify playlists.
    Leigh-Ann Jackson, wsj.com, 24 Oct. 2023

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