as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
a blow-dryer that comes with a couple of add-ons for people who are serious about styling their hair
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Recent Examples of add-on
Mount only had a year left on his Chelsea contract when United agreed a fee of £55million, plus £5m in potential add-ons, to get him ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
An optional add-on to potentially increase nonjackpot prizes for an additional dollar and a $3 feature for two plays for the jackpot will be discontinued.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
Additional dates were then added, including two add-ons in both Atlanta and London.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Security can no longer be an add-on; it must be built into every aspect of the network.
—Jonathan Fischbein, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
An optional add-on to potentially increase nonjackpot prizes for an additional dollar and a $3 feature for two plays for the jackpot will be discontinued.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
Additional dates were then added, including two add-ons in both Atlanta and London.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Security can no longer be an add-on; it must be built into every aspect of the network.
—Jonathan Fischbein, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
Noun
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The retailer recently expanded its line-up of cars for sale on its website and now has financing options.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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These days the food hall contains a lovely cheese counter with local and international options, and a fun stand run sells ice cream floats made with buffalo milk soft serve from Double 8 Dairy in Petaluma and seasonal fruit sodas with a kombucha intensity.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lawrence has managed to craft one of the most enviable cold weather wardrobes, looking to Scandi brands for their heavy duty coats, The Row accessories and covetable vintage bags, and classic flannels.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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Bongiovi, 22, kept it casual in a black graphic tee and sunglasses, while Bon Jovi, 61, also opted for a bold accessory with a light pink trucker hat and a gray T-shirt.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For many support calls, like troubleshooting a router, installing a new appliance, or diagnosing a device malfunction, words alone can be painfully inadequate.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The popular kitchen appliance can cut down the cook time for many of your favorite meals and reheat your leftovers, including returning pizza to its original crispy glory, in just a couple of minutes.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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