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
Asked Wednesday afternoon about including the slashes in the stopgap, the Speaker cast doubt on the idea, expressing support for a bill with minimal policy add-ons — potential details that would complicate the path to getting sufficient Democratic support.
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Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 28 Feb. 2025
Nationwide offers cyber liability insurance for a wide variety of industries, with useful add-ons like legal consultations and network vulnerability testing.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
The Indiana Department of Revenue determined that a video game publishing company’s sales from add-ons are not subject to sales tax.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Paramount+ is also available as an add-on on Amazon’s Prime Video, which also offers a seven-day free trial for the channel.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
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Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 28 Feb. 2025
Nationwide offers cyber liability insurance for a wide variety of industries, with useful add-ons like legal consultations and network vulnerability testing.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
The Indiana Department of Revenue determined that a video game publishing company’s sales from add-ons are not subject to sales tax.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Paramount+ is also available as an add-on on Amazon’s Prime Video, which also offers a seven-day free trial for the channel.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add-on
Noun
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For this reason, chicken may be a better animal protein option for managing cholesterol.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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One option for the single family homes will start in the high $300,000s and another will start in the low $400,000s.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As for her accessories, the Duchess of Sussex wore her Cartier yellow gold Tank Française watch, which previously belonged to the late Princess Diana, as well as a yellow gold bangle.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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At checkout, customers are presented with relevant accessories and complementary items that align with their specific cycling interests.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At a news conference, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said the initial examination by the medical examiner showed no sign of carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas produced from kitchen appliances and other fuel-burning items.—
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add-on. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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